Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 36 and 43
The least common multiple (LCM) of 36 and 43 is 1548.
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 43?
First, calculate the GCD of 36 and 43 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 36 ÷ 43 = 0 remainder 36 |
| 2 | 43 ÷ 36 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 36 ÷ 7 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 138 and 36 | 828 |
| 150 and 158 | 11850 |
| 32 and 198 | 3168 |
| 200 and 80 | 400 |
| 58 and 199 | 11542 |