Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 32 and 155
The least common multiple (LCM) of 32 and 155 is 4960.
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 155?
First, calculate the GCD of 32 and 155 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 32 ÷ 155 = 0 remainder 32 |
| 2 | 155 ÷ 32 = 4 remainder 27 |
| 3 | 32 ÷ 27 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 27 ÷ 5 = 5 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 102 and 103 | 10506 |
| 170 and 115 | 3910 |
| 156 and 120 | 1560 |
| 59 and 117 | 6903 |
| 164 and 75 | 12300 |