Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 147 and 47
The least common multiple (LCM) of 147 and 47 is 6909.
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 47?
First, calculate the GCD of 147 and 47 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 147 ÷ 47 = 3 remainder 6 |
| 2 | 47 ÷ 6 = 7 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 6 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 112 and 36 | 1008 |
| 44 and 14 | 308 |
| 140 and 179 | 25060 |
| 86 and 51 | 4386 |
| 38 and 179 | 6802 |