Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 51 and 32
The least common multiple (LCM) of 51 and 32 is 1632.
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 51 and 32?
First, calculate the GCD of 51 and 32 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 51 ÷ 32 = 1 remainder 19 |
| 2 | 32 ÷ 19 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 19 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 18 and 137 | 2466 |
| 149 and 111 | 16539 |
| 11 and 32 | 352 |
| 167 and 171 | 28557 |
| 13 and 184 | 2392 |