Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 147 and 106
The least common multiple (LCM) of 147 and 106 is 15582.
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 106?
First, calculate the GCD of 147 and 106 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 147 ÷ 106 = 1 remainder 41 |
| 2 | 106 ÷ 41 = 2 remainder 24 |
| 3 | 41 ÷ 24 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 4 | 24 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 5 | 17 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 7 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 18 and 49 | 882 |
| 185 and 116 | 21460 |
| 108 and 177 | 6372 |
| 45 and 146 | 6570 |
| 36 and 93 | 1116 |