Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 109 and 32
The least common multiple (LCM) of 109 and 32 is 3488.
What is the Least Common Multiple (LCM)?
The LCM of two integers is the smallest positive integer that is divisible by both numbers. It is often used to find common denominators and solve problems involving periodic events.
Formula for LCM
The LCM of two numbers can be calculated using their GCD:
LCM(a, b) = |a × b| ÷ GCD(a, b)
How to Calculate the LCM of 109 and 32?
First, calculate the GCD of 109 and 32 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 109 ÷ 32 = 3 remainder 13 |
| 2 | 32 ÷ 13 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 13 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 115 and 20 | 460 |
| 45 and 83 | 3735 |
| 186 and 91 | 16926 |
| 67 and 174 | 11658 |
| 50 and 23 | 1150 |