Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 147 and 125
The least common multiple (LCM) of 147 and 125 is 18375.
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 125?
First, calculate the GCD of 147 and 125 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 147 ÷ 125 = 1 remainder 22 |
| 2 | 125 ÷ 22 = 5 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 22 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 148 and 103 | 15244 |
| 179 and 34 | 6086 |
| 97 and 14 | 1358 |
| 132 and 97 | 12804 |
| 45 and 59 | 2655 |