Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 37 and 84
The least common multiple (LCM) of 37 and 84 is 3108.
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 84?
First, calculate the GCD of 37 and 84 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 37 ÷ 84 = 0 remainder 37 |
| 2 | 84 ÷ 37 = 2 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 37 ÷ 10 = 3 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 60 and 99 | 1980 |
| 182 and 157 | 28574 |
| 161 and 171 | 27531 |
| 87 and 184 | 16008 |
| 47 and 58 | 2726 |