Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 32 and 85
The least common multiple (LCM) of 32 and 85 is 2720.
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 85?
First, calculate the GCD of 32 and 85 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 32 ÷ 85 = 0 remainder 32 |
| 2 | 85 ÷ 32 = 2 remainder 21 |
| 3 | 32 ÷ 21 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 4 | 21 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 5 | 11 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 10 ÷ 1 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 24 and 144 | 144 |
| 125 and 36 | 4500 |
| 172 and 197 | 33884 |
| 140 and 105 | 420 |
| 37 and 116 | 4292 |