Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 13 and 32
The least common multiple (LCM) of 13 and 32 is 416.
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 13 and 32?
First, calculate the GCD of 13 and 32 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 13 ÷ 32 = 0 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 |
|---|---|
| 150 and 113 | 16950 |
| 174 and 147 | 8526 |
| 40 and 149 | 5960 |
| 189 and 183 | 11529 |
| 181 and 43 | 7783 |