Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 37 and 86
The least common multiple (LCM) of 37 and 86 is 3182.
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 86?
First, calculate the GCD of 37 and 86 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 37 ÷ 86 = 0 remainder 37 |
| 2 | 86 ÷ 37 = 2 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 37 ÷ 12 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 1 = 12 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 72 and 39 | 936 |
| 20 and 34 | 340 |
| 50 and 47 | 2350 |
| 109 and 87 | 9483 |
| 83 and 151 | 12533 |