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Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 147 and 70

The least common multiple (LCM) of 147 and 70 is 1470.

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 70?

First, calculate the GCD of 147 and 70 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.

Step-by-Step GCD Calculation

StepCalculation
1 147 ÷ 70 = 2 remainder 7
2 70 ÷ 7 = 10 remainder 0

Examples of LCM Calculations

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185 and 14226270
79 and 312449
131 and 15320043
21 and 129903
180 and 7713860

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