Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 136 and 36
The least common multiple (LCM) of 136 and 36 is 1224.
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 136 and 36?
First, calculate the GCD of 136 and 36 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 136 ÷ 36 = 3 remainder 28 |
| 2 | 36 ÷ 28 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 28 ÷ 8 = 3 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 164 and 178 | 14596 |
| 67 and 152 | 10184 |
| 21 and 78 | 546 |
| 60 and 163 | 9780 |
| 155 and 157 | 24335 |