Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 137 and 47
The least common multiple (LCM) of 137 and 47 is 6439.
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 137 and 47?
First, calculate the GCD of 137 and 47 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 137 ÷ 47 = 2 remainder 43 |
| 2 | 47 ÷ 43 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 43 ÷ 4 = 10 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 13 and 146 | 1898 |
| 121 and 34 | 4114 |
| 62 and 14 | 434 |
| 152 and 163 | 24776 |
| 28 and 19 | 532 |