Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 37 and 91
The least common multiple (LCM) of 37 and 91 is 3367.
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 91?
First, calculate the GCD of 37 and 91 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 37 ÷ 91 = 0 remainder 37 |
| 2 | 91 ÷ 37 = 2 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 37 ÷ 17 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 17 ÷ 3 = 5 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 137 and 97 | 13289 |
| 84 and 20 | 420 |
| 40 and 172 | 1720 |
| 145 and 82 | 11890 |
| 125 and 60 | 1500 |