Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 32 and 105
The least common multiple (LCM) of 32 and 105 is 3360.
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 32 and 105?
First, calculate the GCD of 32 and 105 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 32 ÷ 105 = 0 remainder 32 |
| 2 | 105 ÷ 32 = 3 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 32 ÷ 9 = 3 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 11 and 125 | 1375 |
| 23 and 176 | 4048 |
| 135 and 39 | 1755 |
| 178 and 152 | 13528 |
| 27 and 42 | 378 |