Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 37 and 147
The least common multiple (LCM) of 37 and 147 is 5439.
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 37 and 147?
First, calculate the GCD of 37 and 147 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 37 ÷ 147 = 0 remainder 37 |
| 2 | 147 ÷ 37 = 3 remainder 36 |
| 3 | 37 ÷ 36 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 36 ÷ 1 = 36 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 64 and 155 | 9920 |
| 11 and 160 | 1760 |
| 77 and 45 | 3465 |
| 40 and 180 | 360 |
| 31 and 167 | 5177 |