Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 147 and 159
The least common multiple (LCM) of 147 and 159 is 7791.
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 159?
First, calculate the GCD of 147 and 159 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 147 ÷ 159 = 0 remainder 147 |
| 2 | 159 ÷ 147 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 147 ÷ 12 = 12 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 3 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 140 and 147 | 2940 |
| 129 and 60 | 2580 |
| 118 and 118 | 118 |
| 96 and 49 | 4704 |
| 137 and 20 | 2740 |