Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 36 and 50
The least common multiple (LCM) of 36 and 50 is 900.
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 50?
First, calculate the GCD of 36 and 50 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 36 ÷ 50 = 0 remainder 36 |
| 2 | 50 ÷ 36 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 36 ÷ 14 = 2 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 103 and 51 | 5253 |
| 164 and 82 | 164 |
| 106 and 160 | 8480 |
| 154 and 88 | 616 |
| 103 and 141 | 14523 |