Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 32 and 131
The least common multiple (LCM) of 32 and 131 is 4192.
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 131?
First, calculate the GCD of 32 and 131 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 32 ÷ 131 = 0 remainder 32 |
| 2 | 131 ÷ 32 = 4 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 32 ÷ 3 = 10 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 133 and 51 | 6783 |
| 160 and 143 | 22880 |
| 199 and 157 | 31243 |
| 92 and 176 | 4048 |
| 132 and 31 | 4092 |