Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 68 and 141
The least common multiple (LCM) of 68 and 141 is 9588.
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 68 and 141?
First, calculate the GCD of 68 and 141 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 68 ÷ 141 = 0 remainder 68 |
| 2 | 141 ÷ 68 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 68 ÷ 5 = 13 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 181 and 46 | 8326 |
| 157 and 39 | 6123 |
| 165 and 112 | 18480 |
| 20 and 128 | 640 |
| 152 and 23 | 3496 |