Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 36 and 105
The least common multiple (LCM) of 36 and 105 is 1260.
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 36 and 105?
First, calculate the GCD of 36 and 105 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 36 ÷ 105 = 0 remainder 36 |
| 2 | 105 ÷ 36 = 2 remainder 33 |
| 3 | 36 ÷ 33 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 33 ÷ 3 = 11 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 63 and 115 | 7245 |
| 91 and 163 | 14833 |
| 41 and 38 | 1558 |
| 168 and 47 | 7896 |
| 43 and 102 | 4386 |