Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 55 and 147
The least common multiple (LCM) of 55 and 147 is 8085.
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 55 and 147?
First, calculate the GCD of 55 and 147 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 55 ÷ 147 = 0 remainder 55 |
| 2 | 147 ÷ 55 = 2 remainder 37 |
| 3 | 55 ÷ 37 = 1 remainder 18 |
| 4 | 37 ÷ 18 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 18 ÷ 1 = 18 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 49 and 154 | 1078 |
| 77 and 140 | 1540 |
| 18 and 130 | 1170 |
| 152 and 54 | 4104 |
| 157 and 56 | 8792 |