Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 50 and 147
The least common multiple (LCM) of 50 and 147 is 7350.
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 50 and 147?
First, calculate the GCD of 50 and 147 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 50 ÷ 147 = 0 remainder 50 |
| 2 | 147 ÷ 50 = 2 remainder 47 |
| 3 | 50 ÷ 47 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 47 ÷ 3 = 15 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 124 and 38 | 2356 |
| 15 and 93 | 465 |
| 144 and 98 | 7056 |
| 78 and 85 | 6630 |
| 186 and 56 | 5208 |