Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 32 and 175
The least common multiple (LCM) of 32 and 175 is 5600.
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 175?
First, calculate the GCD of 32 and 175 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 32 ÷ 175 = 0 remainder 32 |
| 2 | 175 ÷ 32 = 5 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 32 ÷ 15 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 2 = 7 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 34 and 104 | 1768 |
| 151 and 185 | 27935 |
| 72 and 106 | 3816 |
| 160 and 133 | 21280 |
| 14 and 175 | 350 |