Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 147 and 134
The least common multiple (LCM) of 147 and 134 is 19698.
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 134?
First, calculate the GCD of 147 and 134 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 147 ÷ 134 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 2 | 134 ÷ 13 = 10 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 13 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 198 and 23 | 4554 |
| 172 and 78 | 6708 |
| 110 and 157 | 17270 |
| 148 and 103 | 15244 |
| 17 and 155 | 2635 |