Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 36 and 189
The least common multiple (LCM) of 36 and 189 is 756.
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 189?
First, calculate the GCD of 36 and 189 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 36 ÷ 189 = 0 remainder 36 |
| 2 | 189 ÷ 36 = 5 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 36 ÷ 9 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 42 and 96 | 672 |
| 137 and 111 | 15207 |
| 90 and 49 | 4410 |
| 171 and 106 | 18126 |
| 184 and 56 | 1288 |