Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 32 and 147
The least common multiple (LCM) of 32 and 147 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 32 and 147?
First, calculate the GCD of 32 and 147 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 32 ÷ 147 = 0 remainder 32 |
| 2 | 147 ÷ 32 = 4 remainder 19 |
| 3 | 32 ÷ 19 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 4 | 19 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 13 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 51 and 56 | 2856 |
| 47 and 132 | 6204 |
| 53 and 138 | 7314 |
| 39 and 144 | 1872 |
| 114 and 140 | 7980 |