Least Common Multiple of 36 and 49

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 36 and 49 the smallest integer that is 1764 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 36 and 49 is 1764.

LCM(36,49) = 1764

LCM of 36 and 49

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

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Least Common Multiple of 36 and 49

LCM of 36 and 49 is 1764

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 36 and 49. First we will calculate the prime factors of 36 and 49.

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 49


7 49
7 7
1

Prime factors of 49 are 7. Prime factorization of 49 in exponential form is:

49 = 72

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 36 and 49.

LCM(36,49) = 22×32×72
LCM(36,49) = 1764

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 49

List of positive integer factors of 49 that divides 49 without a remainder.

1, 7, 49

Least Common Multiple of 36 and 49 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 36 and 49, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(36,49) = 1
LCM(36,49) = ( 36 × 49) / 1
LCM(36,49) = 1764 / 1
LCM(36,49) = 1764

Properties of LCM 36 and 49

(i) The LCM of 49 and 36 is associative

LCM of 36 and 49 = LCM of 49 and 36

Related Least Common Multiples of 36

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 36 and 49

1. What is the LCM of 36 and 49?

Answer: LCM of 36 and 49 is 1764.

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 49?

Answer: Factors of 49 are 1, 7, 49. There are 3 integers that are factors of 49. The greatest factor of 49 is 49.

4. How to Find the LCM of 36 and 49?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 36 and 49 = 1764

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 36

36 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 49

49 = 7 x 7

Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:

LCM = 1764 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 7 x 7

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 36 and 49 is 1764.