Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 81 and 32
The least common multiple (LCM) of 81 and 32 is 2592.
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 81 and 32?
First, calculate the GCD of 81 and 32 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 81 ÷ 32 = 2 remainder 17 |
| 2 | 32 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 17 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 2 = 7 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 48 and 128 | 384 |
| 140 and 143 | 20020 |
| 101 and 48 | 4848 |
| 199 and 186 | 37014 |
| 111 and 12 | 444 |