Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 147 and 34
The least common multiple (LCM) of 147 and 34 is 4998.
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 34?
First, calculate the GCD of 147 and 34 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 147 ÷ 34 = 4 remainder 11 |
| 2 | 34 ÷ 11 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 11 ÷ 1 = 11 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 20 and 98 | 980 |
| 138 and 91 | 12558 |
| 56 and 196 | 392 |
| 80 and 52 | 1040 |
| 23 and 26 | 598 |