Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 32 and 122
The least common multiple (LCM) of 32 and 122 is 1952.
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 122?
First, calculate the GCD of 32 and 122 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 32 ÷ 122 = 0 remainder 32 |
| 2 | 122 ÷ 32 = 3 remainder 26 |
| 3 | 32 ÷ 26 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 26 ÷ 6 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 131 and 183 | 23973 |
| 152 and 17 | 2584 |
| 145 and 56 | 8120 |
| 32 and 188 | 1504 |
| 73 and 161 | 11753 |