Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 24 and 36
The least common multiple (LCM) of 24 and 36 is 72.
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 24 and 36?
First, calculate the GCD of 24 and 36 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 24 ÷ 36 = 0 remainder 24 |
| 2 | 36 ÷ 24 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 24 ÷ 12 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 140 and 80 | 560 |
| 151 and 118 | 17818 |
| 186 and 39 | 2418 |
| 189 and 67 | 12663 |
| 171 and 50 | 8550 |