Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 136 and 147
The least common multiple (LCM) of 136 and 147 is 19992.
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 136 and 147?
First, calculate the GCD of 136 and 147 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 136 ÷ 147 = 0 remainder 136 |
| 2 | 147 ÷ 136 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 136 ÷ 11 = 12 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 13 and 56 | 728 |
| 197 and 131 | 25807 |
| 60 and 48 | 240 |
| 183 and 152 | 27816 |
| 51 and 151 | 7701 |