Question

The LCM of the number 147and126

Answer 1

Find the prime factorization of 147

147 = 3 × 7 × 7

Find the prime factorization of 126

126 = 2 × 3 × 3 × 7

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

LCM = 2 × 3 × 3 × 7 × 7

LCM = 882