Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 36 and 152
The least common multiple (LCM) of 36 and 152 is 1368.
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 152?
First, calculate the GCD of 36 and 152 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 36 ÷ 152 = 0 remainder 36 |
| 2 | 152 ÷ 36 = 4 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 36 ÷ 8 = 4 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 181 and 129 | 23349 |
| 71 and 82 | 5822 |
| 138 and 67 | 9246 |
| 100 and 194 | 9700 |
| 163 and 15 | 2445 |