Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 32 and 156
The least common multiple (LCM) of 32 and 156 is 1248.
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 156?
First, calculate the GCD of 32 and 156 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 32 ÷ 156 = 0 remainder 32 |
| 2 | 156 ÷ 32 = 4 remainder 28 |
| 3 | 32 ÷ 28 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 28 ÷ 4 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 175 and 81 | 14175 |
| 156 and 131 | 20436 |
| 120 and 128 | 1920 |
| 131 and 57 | 7467 |
| 77 and 71 | 5467 |