Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 195 and 147
The least common multiple (LCM) of 195 and 147 is 9555.
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 195 and 147?
First, calculate the GCD of 195 and 147 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 195 ÷ 147 = 1 remainder 48 |
| 2 | 147 ÷ 48 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 48 ÷ 3 = 16 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 41 and 186 | 7626 |
| 150 and 113 | 16950 |
| 157 and 61 | 9577 |
| 79 and 11 | 869 |
| 92 and 158 | 7268 |