Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 45 and 36
The least common multiple (LCM) of 45 and 36 is 180.
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 45 and 36?
First, calculate the GCD of 45 and 36 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 45 ÷ 36 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 2 | 36 ÷ 9 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 169 and 168 | 28392 |
| 157 and 114 | 17898 |
| 24 and 52 | 312 |
| 192 and 179 | 34368 |
| 69 and 46 | 138 |