Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 37 and 90
The least common multiple (LCM) of 37 and 90 is 3330.
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 90?
First, calculate the GCD of 37 and 90 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 37 ÷ 90 = 0 remainder 37 |
| 2 | 90 ÷ 37 = 2 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 37 ÷ 16 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 16 ÷ 5 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 144 and 199 | 28656 |
| 126 and 138 | 2898 |
| 187 and 128 | 23936 |
| 63 and 162 | 1134 |
| 199 and 72 | 14328 |