Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 147 and 136
The least common multiple (LCM) of 147 and 136 is 19992.
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 136?
First, calculate the GCD of 147 and 136 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 147 ÷ 136 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 2 | 136 ÷ 11 = 12 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 11 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 24 and 174 | 696 |
| 178 and 158 | 14062 |
| 55 and 131 | 7205 |
| 83 and 51 | 4233 |
| 179 and 164 | 29356 |