Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 147 and 187
The least common multiple (LCM) of 147 and 187 is 27489.
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 187?
First, calculate the GCD of 147 and 187 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 147 ÷ 187 = 0 remainder 147 |
| 2 | 187 ÷ 147 = 1 remainder 40 |
| 3 | 147 ÷ 40 = 3 remainder 27 |
| 4 | 40 ÷ 27 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 5 | 27 ÷ 13 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 13 ÷ 1 = 13 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 33 and 127 | 4191 |
| 132 and 57 | 2508 |
| 146 and 181 | 26426 |
| 94 and 120 | 5640 |
| 135 and 165 | 1485 |