Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 37 and 37
The least common multiple (LCM) of 37 and 37 is 37.
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 37?
First, calculate the GCD of 37 and 37 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 37 ÷ 37 = 1 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 121 and 102 | 12342 |
| 79 and 158 | 158 |
| 151 and 194 | 29294 |
| 183 and 175 | 32025 |
| 122 and 52 | 3172 |