Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 147 and 160
The least common multiple (LCM) of 147 and 160 is 23520.
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 160?
First, calculate the GCD of 147 and 160 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 147 ÷ 160 = 0 remainder 147 |
| 2 | 160 ÷ 147 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 147 ÷ 13 = 11 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 159 and 137 | 21783 |
| 142 and 31 | 4402 |
| 71 and 50 | 3550 |
| 159 and 36 | 1908 |
| 23 and 132 | 3036 |