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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 36 and 38 the smallest integer that is 684 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 36 and 38 is 684.
LCM(36,38) = 684
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 36 and 38. First we will calculate the prime factors of 36 and 38.
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
Prime Factorization of 38
2 | 38 |
19 | 19 |
1 |
Prime factors of 38 are 2,19. Prime factorization of 38 in exponential form is:
38 = 21×191
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 36 and 38.
LCM(36,38) = 22×32×191
LCM(36,38) = 684
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
Factors of 38
List of positive integer factors of 38 that divides 38 without a remainder.
1, 2, 19, 38
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 36 and 38, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(36,38) = 2
LCM(36,38) = ( 36 × 38) / 2
LCM(36,38) = 1368 / 2
LCM(36,38) = 684
(i) The LCM of 38 and 36 is associative
LCM of 36 and 38 = LCM of 38 and 36
1. What is the LCM of 36 and 38?
Answer: LCM of 36 and 38 is 684.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 38?
Answer: Factors of 38 are 1, 2, 19, 38. There are 4 integers that are factors of 38. The greatest factor of 38 is 38.
4. How to Find the LCM of 36 and 38?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 36 and 38 = 684
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 36
36 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 38
38 = 2 x 19
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 684 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 19
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 36 and 38 is 684.