Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 147 and 171
The least common multiple (LCM) of 147 and 171 is 8379.
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 171?
First, calculate the GCD of 147 and 171 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 147 ÷ 171 = 0 remainder 147 |
| 2 | 171 ÷ 147 = 1 remainder 24 |
| 3 | 147 ÷ 24 = 6 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 24 ÷ 3 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 173 and 174 | 30102 |
| 50 and 27 | 1350 |
| 184 and 31 | 5704 |
| 15 and 135 | 135 |
| 25 and 146 | 3650 |