Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 116 and 36
The least common multiple (LCM) of 116 and 36 is 1044.
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 116 and 36?
First, calculate the GCD of 116 and 36 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 116 ÷ 36 = 3 remainder 8 |
| 2 | 36 ÷ 8 = 4 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 8 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 122 and 27 | 3294 |
| 176 and 46 | 4048 |
| 29 and 80 | 2320 |
| 168 and 179 | 30072 |
| 188 and 176 | 8272 |