Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 36 and 70
The least common multiple (LCM) of 36 and 70 is 1260.
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 70?
First, calculate the GCD of 36 and 70 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 36 ÷ 70 = 0 remainder 36 |
| 2 | 70 ÷ 36 = 1 remainder 34 |
| 3 | 36 ÷ 34 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 34 ÷ 2 = 17 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 163 and 106 | 17278 |
| 188 and 144 | 6768 |
| 179 and 19 | 3401 |
| 123 and 20 | 2460 |
| 87 and 144 | 4176 |