Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 52 and 147
The least common multiple (LCM) of 52 and 147 is 7644.
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 52 and 147?
First, calculate the GCD of 52 and 147 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 52 ÷ 147 = 0 remainder 52 |
| 2 | 147 ÷ 52 = 2 remainder 43 |
| 3 | 52 ÷ 43 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 43 ÷ 9 = 4 remainder 7 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 7 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 153 and 104 | 15912 |
| 157 and 98 | 15386 |
| 113 and 163 | 18419 |
| 115 and 196 | 22540 |
| 42 and 156 | 1092 |