Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 147 and 131
The least common multiple (LCM) of 147 and 131 is 19257.
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 131?
First, calculate the GCD of 147 and 131 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 147 ÷ 131 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 2 | 131 ÷ 16 = 8 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 16 ÷ 3 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 175 and 50 | 350 |
| 111 and 79 | 8769 |
| 86 and 147 | 12642 |
| 168 and 152 | 3192 |
| 40 and 108 | 1080 |