Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 147 and 102
The least common multiple (LCM) of 147 and 102 is 4998.
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 147 and 102?
First, calculate the GCD of 147 and 102 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 147 ÷ 102 = 1 remainder 45 |
| 2 | 102 ÷ 45 = 2 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 45 ÷ 12 = 3 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 29 and 49 | 1421 |
| 26 and 139 | 3614 |
| 167 and 68 | 11356 |
| 159 and 180 | 9540 |
| 197 and 13 | 2561 |