Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 37 and 64
The least common multiple (LCM) of 37 and 64 is 2368.
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 64?
First, calculate the GCD of 37 and 64 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 37 ÷ 64 = 0 remainder 37 |
| 2 | 64 ÷ 37 = 1 remainder 27 |
| 3 | 37 ÷ 27 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 27 ÷ 10 = 2 remainder 7 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 7 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 148 and 100 | 3700 |
| 73 and 104 | 7592 |
| 138 and 180 | 4140 |
| 75 and 99 | 2475 |
| 186 and 79 | 14694 |