Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 52 and 141
The least common multiple (LCM) of 52 and 141 is 7332.
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 52 and 141?
First, calculate the GCD of 52 and 141 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 52 ÷ 141 = 0 remainder 52 |
| 2 | 141 ÷ 52 = 2 remainder 37 |
| 3 | 52 ÷ 37 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 4 | 37 ÷ 15 = 2 remainder 7 |
| 5 | 15 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 200 and 164 | 8200 |
| 199 and 21 | 4179 |
| 145 and 36 | 5220 |
| 17 and 18 | 306 |
| 21 and 166 | 3486 |