Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 36 and 119
The least common multiple (LCM) of 36 and 119 is 4284.
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 119?
First, calculate the GCD of 36 and 119 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 36 ÷ 119 = 0 remainder 36 |
| 2 | 119 ÷ 36 = 3 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 36 ÷ 11 = 3 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 |
|---|---|
| 61 and 167 | 10187 |
| 91 and 164 | 14924 |
| 198 and 130 | 12870 |
| 158 and 195 | 30810 |
| 72 and 145 | 10440 |