Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 36 and 118
The least common multiple (LCM) of 36 and 118 is 2124.
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 118?
First, calculate the GCD of 36 and 118 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 36 ÷ 118 = 0 remainder 36 |
| 2 | 118 ÷ 36 = 3 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 36 ÷ 10 = 3 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 152 and 115 | 17480 |
| 40 and 32 | 160 |
| 149 and 20 | 2980 |
| 125 and 108 | 13500 |
| 95 and 85 | 1615 |