Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 169 and 36
The least common multiple (LCM) of 169 and 36 is 6084.
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 169 and 36?
First, calculate the GCD of 169 and 36 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 169 ÷ 36 = 4 remainder 25 |
| 2 | 36 ÷ 25 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 25 ÷ 11 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 143 and 128 | 18304 |
| 113 and 129 | 14577 |
| 123 and 88 | 10824 |
| 163 and 11 | 1793 |
| 40 and 102 | 2040 |