Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 65 and 32
The least common multiple (LCM) of 65 and 32 is 2080.
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 65 and 32?
First, calculate the GCD of 65 and 32 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 65 ÷ 32 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 2 | 32 ÷ 1 = 32 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 118 and 86 | 5074 |
| 150 and 40 | 600 |
| 88 and 23 | 2024 |
| 56 and 96 | 672 |
| 26 and 47 | 1222 |