Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 147 and 138
The least common multiple (LCM) of 147 and 138 is 6762.
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 138?
First, calculate the GCD of 147 and 138 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 147 ÷ 138 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 2 | 138 ÷ 9 = 15 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 9 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 157 and 72 | 11304 |
| 76 and 133 | 532 |
| 46 and 114 | 2622 |
| 37 and 119 | 4403 |
| 86 and 11 | 946 |