Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 52 and 32
The least common multiple (LCM) of 52 and 32 is 416.
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 52 and 32?
First, calculate the GCD of 52 and 32 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 52 ÷ 32 = 1 remainder 20 |
| 2 | 32 ÷ 20 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 20 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 117 and 25 | 2925 |
| 178 and 193 | 34354 |
| 177 and 164 | 29028 |
| 117 and 129 | 5031 |
| 182 and 152 | 13832 |