Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 32 and 83
The least common multiple (LCM) of 32 and 83 is 2656.
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 83?
First, calculate the GCD of 32 and 83 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 32 ÷ 83 = 0 remainder 32 |
| 2 | 83 ÷ 32 = 2 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 |
|---|---|
| 152 and 130 | 9880 |
| 168 and 175 | 4200 |
| 131 and 182 | 23842 |
| 147 and 13 | 1911 |
| 32 and 128 | 128 |