Least Common Multiple of 36 and 51

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 51 the smallest integer that is 612 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 36 and 51 is 612.

LCM(36,51) = 612

LCM of 36 and 51

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

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Least Common Multiple of 36 and 51

LCM of 36 and 51 is 612

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 36 and 51. First we will calculate the prime factors of 36 and 51.

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 51


3 51
17 17
1

Prime factors of 51 are 3,17. Prime factorization of 51 in exponential form is:

51 = 31×171

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 36 and 51.

LCM(36,51) = 22×32×171
LCM(36,51) = 612

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 51

List of positive integer factors of 51 that divides 51 without a remainder.

1, 3, 17, 51

Least Common Multiple of 36 and 51 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 51, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(36,51) = 3
LCM(36,51) = ( 36 × 51) / 3
LCM(36,51) = 1836 / 3
LCM(36,51) = 612

Properties of LCM 36 and 51

(i) The LCM of 51 and 36 is associative

LCM of 36 and 51 = LCM of 51 and 36

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 36 and 51

1. What is the LCM of 36 and 51?

Answer: LCM of 36 and 51 is 612.

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 51?

Answer: Factors of 51 are 1, 3, 17, 51. There are 4 integers that are factors of 51. The greatest factor of 51 is 51.

4. How to Find the LCM of 36 and 51?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 36 and 51 = 612

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 36

36 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 51

51 = 3 x 17

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

LCM = 612 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 17

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 36 and 51 is 612.