Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 36 and 162
The least common multiple (LCM) of 36 and 162 is 324.
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 162?
First, calculate the GCD of 36 and 162 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 36 ÷ 162 = 0 remainder 36 |
| 2 | 162 ÷ 36 = 4 remainder 18 |
| 3 | 36 ÷ 18 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 79 and 151 | 11929 |
| 54 and 165 | 2970 |
| 78 and 183 | 4758 |
| 55 and 113 | 6215 |
| 173 and 154 | 26642 |