Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 147 and 66
The least common multiple (LCM) of 147 and 66 is 3234.
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 66?
First, calculate the GCD of 147 and 66 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 147 ÷ 66 = 2 remainder 15 |
| 2 | 66 ÷ 15 = 4 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 15 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 127 and 117 | 14859 |
| 130 and 113 | 14690 |
| 138 and 173 | 23874 |
| 129 and 84 | 3612 |
| 16 and 145 | 2320 |