Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 36 and 84
The least common multiple (LCM) of 36 and 84 is 252.
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 84?
First, calculate the GCD of 36 and 84 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 36 ÷ 84 = 0 remainder 36 |
| 2 | 84 ÷ 36 = 2 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 36 ÷ 12 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 44 and 142 | 3124 |
| 26 and 56 | 728 |
| 165 and 162 | 8910 |
| 146 and 116 | 8468 |
| 174 and 149 | 25926 |