Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 37 and 36
The least common multiple (LCM) of 37 and 36 is 1332.
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 37 and 36?
First, calculate the GCD of 37 and 36 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 37 ÷ 36 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 2 | 36 ÷ 1 = 36 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 178 and 147 | 26166 |
| 144 and 26 | 1872 |
| 83 and 122 | 10126 |
| 161 and 23 | 161 |
| 32 and 135 | 4320 |