Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 147 and 37
The least common multiple (LCM) of 147 and 37 is 5439.
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 37?
First, calculate the GCD of 147 and 37 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 147 ÷ 37 = 3 remainder 36 |
| 2 | 37 ÷ 36 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 36 ÷ 1 = 36 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 104 and 181 | 18824 |
| 21 and 49 | 147 |
| 127 and 25 | 3175 |
| 190 and 17 | 3230 |
| 155 and 63 | 9765 |