Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 34 and 147
The least common multiple (LCM) of 34 and 147 is 4998.
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 34 and 147?
First, calculate the GCD of 34 and 147 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 34 ÷ 147 = 0 remainder 34 |
| 2 | 147 ÷ 34 = 4 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 34 ÷ 11 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 1 = 11 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 57 and 94 | 5358 |
| 193 and 172 | 33196 |
| 138 and 10 | 690 |
| 56 and 39 | 2184 |
| 86 and 12 | 516 |