Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 32 and 91
The least common multiple (LCM) of 32 and 91 is 2912.
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 91?
First, calculate the GCD of 32 and 91 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 32 ÷ 91 = 0 remainder 32 |
| 2 | 91 ÷ 32 = 2 remainder 27 |
| 3 | 32 ÷ 27 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 27 ÷ 5 = 5 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 146 and 26 | 1898 |
| 74 and 63 | 4662 |
| 192 and 33 | 2112 |
| 113 and 120 | 13560 |
| 78 and 64 | 2496 |