Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 69 and 32
The least common multiple (LCM) of 69 and 32 is 2208.
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 69 and 32?
First, calculate the GCD of 69 and 32 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 69 ÷ 32 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 2 | 32 ÷ 5 = 6 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 165 and 188 | 31020 |
| 69 and 158 | 10902 |
| 80 and 13 | 1040 |
| 187 and 59 | 11033 |
| 161 and 127 | 20447 |