Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 32 and 137
The least common multiple (LCM) of 32 and 137 is 4384.
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 137?
First, calculate the GCD of 32 and 137 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 32 ÷ 137 = 0 remainder 32 |
| 2 | 137 ÷ 32 = 4 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 |
|---|---|
| 31 and 169 | 5239 |
| 177 and 112 | 19824 |
| 25 and 83 | 2075 |
| 124 and 35 | 4340 |
| 165 and 25 | 825 |