Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 138 and 147
The least common multiple (LCM) of 138 and 147 is 6762.
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 138 and 147?
First, calculate the GCD of 138 and 147 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 138 ÷ 147 = 0 remainder 138 |
| 2 | 147 ÷ 138 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 138 ÷ 9 = 15 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 39 and 159 | 2067 |
| 116 and 43 | 4988 |
| 159 and 194 | 30846 |
| 175 and 190 | 6650 |
| 82 and 53 | 4346 |