Least Common Multiple of 29 and 36

Created By : Jatin Gogia

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

LCM of 29 and 36

Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;

LCM of:
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Least Common Multiple of 29 and 36

LCM of 29 and 36 is 1044

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

Least Common Multiple of 29 and 36 with GCF Formula

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

Properties of LCM 29 and 36

(i) The LCM of 36 and 29 is associative

LCM of 29 and 36 = LCM of 36 and 29

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 29 and 36

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.