Least Common Multiple of 139 and 147

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 139 and 147 the smallest integer that is 20433 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 139 and 147 is 20433.

LCM(139,147) = 20433

LCM of 139 and 147

Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;

LCM of:
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Least Common Multiple of 139 and 147

LCM of 139 and 147 is 20433

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 139 and 147. First we will calculate the prime factors of 139 and 147.

Prime Factorization of 139


139 139
1

Prime factors of 139 are 139. Prime factorization of 139 in exponential form is:

139 = 1391

Prime Factorization of 147


3 147
7 49
7 7
1

Prime factors of 147 are 3,7. Prime factorization of 147 in exponential form is:

147 = 31×72

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 139 and 147.

LCM(139,147) = 31×72×1391
LCM(139,147) = 20433

Factors of 139

List of positive integer factors of 139 that divides 139 without a remainder.

1, 139

Factors of 147

List of positive integer factors of 147 that divides 147 without a remainder.

1, 3, 7, 21, 49, 147

Least Common Multiple of 139 and 147 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 139 and 147, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(139,147) = 1
LCM(139,147) = ( 139 × 147) / 1
LCM(139,147) = 20433 / 1
LCM(139,147) = 20433

Properties of LCM 139 and 147

(i) The LCM of 147 and 139 is associative

LCM of 139 and 147 = LCM of 147 and 139

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 139 and 147

1. What is the LCM of 139 and 147?

Answer: LCM of 139 and 147 is 20433.

2. What are the Factors of 139?

Answer: Factors of 139 are 1, 139. There are 2 integers that are factors of 139. The greatest factor of 139 is 139.

3. What are the Factors of 147?

Answer: Factors of 147 are 1, 3, 7, 21, 49, 147. There are 6 integers that are factors of 147. The greatest factor of 147 is 147.

4. How to Find the LCM of 139 and 147?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 139 and 147 = 20433

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 139

139 = 139

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 147

147 = 3 x 7 x 7

Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:

LCM = 20433 = 3 x 7 x 7 x 139

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 139 and 147 is 20433.