Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 36 and 140
The least common multiple (LCM) of 36 and 140 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 140?
First, calculate the GCD of 36 and 140 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 36 ÷ 140 = 0 remainder 36 |
| 2 | 140 ÷ 36 = 3 remainder 32 |
| 3 | 36 ÷ 32 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 32 ÷ 4 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 15 and 76 | 1140 |
| 96 and 20 | 480 |
| 198 and 124 | 12276 |
| 97 and 179 | 17363 |
| 26 and 106 | 1378 |