Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 43 and 141
The least common multiple (LCM) of 43 and 141 is 6063.
What is the Least Common Multiple (LCM)?
The LCM of two integers is the smallest positive integer that is divisible by both numbers. It is often used to find common denominators and solve problems involving periodic events.
Formula for LCM
The LCM of two numbers can be calculated using their GCD:
LCM(a, b) = |a × b| ÷ GCD(a, b)
How to Calculate the LCM of 43 and 141?
First, calculate the GCD of 43 and 141 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 43 ÷ 141 = 0 remainder 43 |
| 2 | 141 ÷ 43 = 3 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 43 ÷ 12 = 3 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 50 and 109 | 5450 |
| 23 and 168 | 3864 |
| 199 and 77 | 15323 |
| 178 and 170 | 15130 |
| 161 and 141 | 22701 |