Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 147 and 169
The least common multiple (LCM) of 147 and 169 is 24843.
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 169?
First, calculate the GCD of 147 and 169 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 147 ÷ 169 = 0 remainder 147 |
| 2 | 169 ÷ 147 = 1 remainder 22 |
| 3 | 147 ÷ 22 = 6 remainder 15 |
| 4 | 22 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 5 | 15 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 69 and 59 | 4071 |
| 87 and 139 | 12093 |
| 102 and 38 | 1938 |
| 132 and 188 | 6204 |
| 136 and 64 | 1088 |