Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 36 and 178
The least common multiple (LCM) of 36 and 178 is 3204.
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 178?
First, calculate the GCD of 36 and 178 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 36 ÷ 178 = 0 remainder 36 |
| 2 | 178 ÷ 36 = 4 remainder 34 |
| 3 | 36 ÷ 34 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 34 ÷ 2 = 17 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 111 and 57 | 2109 |
| 120 and 30 | 120 |
| 112 and 29 | 3248 |
| 183 and 135 | 8235 |
| 177 and 145 | 25665 |