Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 74 and 32
The least common multiple (LCM) of 74 and 32 is 1184.
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 74 and 32?
First, calculate the GCD of 74 and 32 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 74 ÷ 32 = 2 remainder 10 |
| 2 | 32 ÷ 10 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 10 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 161 and 81 | 13041 |
| 159 and 88 | 13992 |
| 121 and 98 | 11858 |
| 113 and 192 | 21696 |
| 28 and 115 | 3220 |