Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 36 and 75
The least common multiple (LCM) of 36 and 75 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 75?
First, calculate the GCD of 36 and 75 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 36 ÷ 75 = 0 remainder 36 |
| 2 | 75 ÷ 36 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 36 ÷ 3 = 12 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 162 and 166 | 13446 |
| 135 and 187 | 25245 |
| 118 and 144 | 8496 |
| 186 and 190 | 17670 |
| 112 and 194 | 10864 |