Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 147 and 96
The least common multiple (LCM) of 147 and 96 is 4704.
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 96?
First, calculate the GCD of 147 and 96 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 147 ÷ 96 = 1 remainder 51 |
| 2 | 96 ÷ 51 = 1 remainder 45 |
| 3 | 51 ÷ 45 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 45 ÷ 6 = 7 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 16 and 192 | 192 |
| 90 and 192 | 2880 |
| 143 and 30 | 4290 |
| 46 and 160 | 3680 |
| 12 and 164 | 492 |