Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 84 and 147
The least common multiple (LCM) of 84 and 147 is 588.
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 84 and 147?
First, calculate the GCD of 84 and 147 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 84 ÷ 147 = 0 remainder 84 |
| 2 | 147 ÷ 84 = 1 remainder 63 |
| 3 | 84 ÷ 63 = 1 remainder 21 |
| 4 | 63 ÷ 21 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 81 and 60 | 1620 |
| 163 and 83 | 13529 |
| 116 and 98 | 5684 |
| 188 and 12 | 564 |
| 81 and 17 | 1377 |