Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 32 and 82
The least common multiple (LCM) of 32 and 82 is 1312.
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 82?
First, calculate the GCD of 32 and 82 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 32 ÷ 82 = 0 remainder 32 |
| 2 | 82 ÷ 32 = 2 remainder 18 |
| 3 | 32 ÷ 18 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 4 | 18 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 14 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 37 and 154 | 5698 |
| 66 and 18 | 198 |
| 178 and 20 | 1780 |
| 197 and 112 | 22064 |
| 61 and 149 | 9089 |