Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 41 and 36
The least common multiple (LCM) of 41 and 36 is 1476.
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 41 and 36?
First, calculate the GCD of 41 and 36 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 41 ÷ 36 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 2 | 36 ÷ 5 = 7 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 164 and 151 | 24764 |
| 109 and 178 | 19402 |
| 49 and 155 | 7595 |
| 112 and 158 | 8848 |
| 84 and 110 | 4620 |