Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 74 and 147
The least common multiple (LCM) of 74 and 147 is 10878.
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 74 and 147?
First, calculate the GCD of 74 and 147 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 74 ÷ 147 = 0 remainder 74 |
| 2 | 147 ÷ 74 = 1 remainder 73 |
| 3 | 74 ÷ 73 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 73 ÷ 1 = 73 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 18 and 116 | 1044 |
| 57 and 105 | 1995 |
| 68 and 88 | 1496 |
| 145 and 137 | 19865 |
| 43 and 73 | 3139 |