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LCM of 40,36 and 126
The meaning of least common factor (LCM) is to find the smallest number that divides any two integers evenly. LCM is used mainly in fractions to find a common number for both the integers. We use LCM for solving problems, lining up cycles or even synchronizing of events, also to schedule tasks in everyday life.
What is the LCM of 40,36 and 126?
We use LCM of 40,36 and 126 to find the smallest number that divides both the numbers equally. The smallest positive number is the number that divides both numbers equally, is 1260 without leaving any remainder. LCM is used mainly in fractions to find a common number for both the integers.
How to find the LCM of 40,36 and 126?
The LCM of 40,36 and 126 can be found by the following methods like division method, listing multiples, prime factorization.
LCM of 40,36 and 126 using Division method:
In division method, we divide both the numbers, we begin with dividing side by side the smallest number. We continue dividing until we get a common number that divides both the numbers equally. It makes it easier for the children to focus on prime factors and identify them.
- 2 divides 40,36,126
- 2 divides 20,18,63
- 2 divides 10,9,63
- 3 divides 5,3,21
- 3 divides 5,1,7
- 5 divides 1,1,7
- 7 divides 1,1,1.
Now multiply the divisors : 2×2×2×3×3×5×7=1260 which is the LCM.
LCM of 40,36 and 126 using Listing multiples:
Start by listing multiples of both the numbers separately:
Multiples of 40: 40, 80, 120, 160, 200, 240, 280, 320, 360, 400, 440, 480, 520, 560, 600...
Multiples of 36: 36, 72, 108, 144, 180, 216, 252, 288, 324, 360, 396, 432...
Multiples of 126: 126, 252, 378, 504, 630, 756, 882, 1,008, 1,134, 1,260...
The least common factor from the list is 1260. Therefore, the LCM of 40,36, and 126 is 210.
LCM of 40,36 and 126 using Prime factorization:
We part both the numbers unto factors:
Factor of 40: 23×5
Factors of 36: 22×32
Take the powers of both the numbers and multiply together:
LCM=23x32x5x7=1260.
Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them in LCM of 40,36 and 126
LCM of 40,36 and 126 Examples
Problem 1
Find the product of two numbers if their LCM is 252 and their GCD is 18.
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Problem 2
If a=40 and LCM(a, b)=360, find b.
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Problem 3
If the LCM of 36, 40, and a number z is 5040, find the smallest value of z.
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Problem 4
What is the smallest 4-digit number divisible by the LCM of 40 and 126?
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Problem 5
Find the sum of the first three multiples of the LCM of 36 and 126.
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Important glossaries on the LCM of 40,36 and 126
- Prime Factor: A natural number or whole number which has factors that are 1 and itself. For Example, 3 is a prime number.
- Prime Factorization: The process of breaking down a number into its prime factors is called Prime Factorization. For example, the factorization of 14 is 2x7.
- Co-prime numbers: numbers which have the only positive divisor of them both as 1. For example, 6 and 7.
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