Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 147 and 82
The least common multiple (LCM) of 147 and 82 is 12054.
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 82?
First, calculate the GCD of 147 and 82 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 147 ÷ 82 = 1 remainder 65 |
| 2 | 82 ÷ 65 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 65 ÷ 17 = 3 remainder 14 |
| 4 | 17 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 14 ÷ 3 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 175 and 121 | 21175 |
| 152 and 145 | 22040 |
| 86 and 143 | 12298 |
| 95 and 84 | 7980 |
| 50 and 41 | 2050 |