Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 14 and 26
The least common multiple (LCM) of 14 and 26 is 182.
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 14 and 26?
First, calculate the GCD of 14 and 26 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 14 ÷ 26 = 0 remainder 14 |
| 2 | 26 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 14 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 2 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 20 and 198 | 1980 |
| 197 and 148 | 29156 |
| 39 and 68 | 2652 |
| 156 and 112 | 4368 |
| 174 and 150 | 4350 |