Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 32 and 38
The least common multiple (LCM) of 32 and 38 is 608.
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 38?
First, calculate the GCD of 32 and 38 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 32 ÷ 38 = 0 remainder 32 |
| 2 | 38 ÷ 32 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 32 ÷ 6 = 5 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 120 and 98 | 5880 |
| 167 and 169 | 28223 |
| 100 and 101 | 10100 |
| 199 and 14 | 2786 |
| 179 and 177 | 31683 |