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Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty
Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 29 and 36 the smallest integer that is 1044 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 29 and 36 is 1044.
LCM(29,36) = 1044
Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;
Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 29 and 36. First we will calculate the prime factors of 29 and 36.
Prime Factorization of 29
29 | 29 |
1 |
Prime factors of 29 are 29. Prime factorization of 29 in exponential form is:
29 = 291
Prime Factorization of 36
2 | 36 |
2 | 18 |
3 | 9 |
3 | 3 |
1 |
Prime factors of 36 are 2,3. Prime factorization of 36 in exponential form is:
36 = 22×32
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 29 and 36.
LCM(29,36) = 22×32×291
LCM(29,36) = 1044
Factors of 29
List of positive integer factors of 29 that divides 29 without a remainder.
1, 29
Factors of 36
List of positive integer factors of 36 that divides 36 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 18, 36
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 29 and 36, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(29,36) = 1
LCM(29,36) = ( 29 × 36) / 1
LCM(29,36) = 1044 / 1
LCM(29,36) = 1044
(i) The LCM of 36 and 29 is associative
LCM of 29 and 36 = LCM of 36 and 29
1. What is the LCM of 29 and 36?
Answer: LCM of 29 and 36 is 1044.
2. What are the Factors of 29?
Answer: Factors of 29 are 1, 29. There are 2 integers that are factors of 29. The greatest factor of 29 is 29.
3. What are the Factors of 36?
Answer: Factors of 36 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 18, 36. There are 9 integers that are factors of 36. The greatest factor of 36 is 36.
4. How to Find the LCM of 29 and 36?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 29 and 36 = 1044
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 29
29 = 29
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 36
36 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 1044 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 29
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 29 and 36 is 1044.