Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 36 and 56
The least common multiple (LCM) of 36 and 56 is 504.
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 56?
First, calculate the GCD of 36 and 56 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 36 ÷ 56 = 0 remainder 36 |
| 2 | 56 ÷ 36 = 1 remainder 20 |
| 3 | 36 ÷ 20 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 4 | 20 ÷ 16 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 16 ÷ 4 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 110 and 100 | 1100 |
| 146 and 67 | 9782 |
| 49 and 62 | 3038 |
| 182 and 69 | 12558 |
| 20 and 153 | 3060 |