Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 32 and 63
The least common multiple (LCM) of 32 and 63 is 2016.
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 63?
First, calculate the GCD of 32 and 63 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 32 ÷ 63 = 0 remainder 32 |
| 2 | 63 ÷ 32 = 1 remainder 31 |
| 3 | 32 ÷ 31 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 31 ÷ 1 = 31 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 153 and 98 | 14994 |
| 159 and 167 | 26553 |
| 185 and 124 | 22940 |
| 163 and 57 | 9291 |
| 172 and 41 | 7052 |