Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 32 and 51
The least common multiple (LCM) of 32 and 51 is 1632.
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 51?
First, calculate the GCD of 32 and 51 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 32 ÷ 51 = 0 remainder 32 |
| 2 | 51 ÷ 32 = 1 remainder 19 |
| 3 | 32 ÷ 19 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 4 | 19 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 13 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 21 and 177 | 1239 |
| 154 and 141 | 21714 |
| 153 and 113 | 17289 |
| 92 and 170 | 7820 |
| 177 and 60 | 3540 |