Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 32 and 58
The least common multiple (LCM) of 32 and 58 is 928.
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 58?
First, calculate the GCD of 32 and 58 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 32 ÷ 58 = 0 remainder 32 |
| 2 | 58 ÷ 32 = 1 remainder 26 |
| 3 | 32 ÷ 26 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 26 ÷ 6 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 89 and 59 | 5251 |
| 193 and 188 | 36284 |
| 125 and 142 | 17750 |
| 131 and 51 | 6681 |
| 85 and 93 | 7905 |