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 |
|---|---|
| 163 and 40 | 6520 |
| 73 and 88 | 6424 |
| 183 and 91 | 16653 |
| 155 and 158 | 24490 |
| 116 and 73 | 8468 |