Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 36 and 123
The least common multiple (LCM) of 36 and 123 is 1476.
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 123?
First, calculate the GCD of 36 and 123 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 36 ÷ 123 = 0 remainder 36 |
| 2 | 123 ÷ 36 = 3 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 36 ÷ 15 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 198 and 118 | 11682 |
| 52 and 92 | 1196 |
| 172 and 17 | 2924 |
| 162 and 172 | 13932 |
| 153 and 42 | 2142 |