Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 32 and 144
The least common multiple (LCM) of 32 and 144 is 288.
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 144?
First, calculate the GCD of 32 and 144 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 32 ÷ 144 = 0 remainder 32 |
| 2 | 144 ÷ 32 = 4 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 32 ÷ 16 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 196 and 113 | 22148 |
| 72 and 144 | 144 |
| 199 and 86 | 17114 |
| 117 and 110 | 12870 |
| 196 and 148 | 7252 |