Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 32 and 77
The least common multiple (LCM) of 32 and 77 is 2464.
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 77?
First, calculate the GCD of 32 and 77 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 32 ÷ 77 = 0 remainder 32 |
| 2 | 77 ÷ 32 = 2 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 32 ÷ 13 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 31 and 69 | 2139 |
| 178 and 108 | 9612 |
| 72 and 165 | 3960 |
| 83 and 145 | 12035 |
| 42 and 95 | 3990 |