Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 88 and 147
The least common multiple (LCM) of 88 and 147 is 12936.
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 88 and 147?
First, calculate the GCD of 88 and 147 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 88 ÷ 147 = 0 remainder 88 |
| 2 | 147 ÷ 88 = 1 remainder 59 |
| 3 | 88 ÷ 59 = 1 remainder 29 |
| 4 | 59 ÷ 29 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 29 ÷ 1 = 29 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 30 and 87 | 870 |
| 149 and 57 | 8493 |
| 51 and 129 | 2193 |
| 31 and 72 | 2232 |
| 194 and 124 | 12028 |