Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 36 and 197
The least common multiple (LCM) of 36 and 197 is 7092.
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 197?
First, calculate the GCD of 36 and 197 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 36 ÷ 197 = 0 remainder 36 |
| 2 | 197 ÷ 36 = 5 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 36 ÷ 17 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 17 ÷ 2 = 8 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 141 and 163 | 22983 |
| 24 and 54 | 216 |
| 76 and 63 | 4788 |
| 131 and 75 | 9825 |
| 159 and 13 | 2067 |