Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 147 and 105
The least common multiple (LCM) of 147 and 105 is 735.
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 105?
First, calculate the GCD of 147 and 105 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 147 ÷ 105 = 1 remainder 42 |
| 2 | 105 ÷ 42 = 2 remainder 21 |
| 3 | 42 ÷ 21 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 39 and 179 | 6981 |
| 99 and 197 | 19503 |
| 171 and 105 | 5985 |
| 188 and 162 | 15228 |
| 177 and 78 | 4602 |