Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 26 and 106
The least common multiple (LCM) of 26 and 106 is 1378.
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 26 and 106?
First, calculate the GCD of 26 and 106 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 26 ÷ 106 = 0 remainder 26 |
| 2 | 106 ÷ 26 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 26 ÷ 2 = 13 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 102 and 114 | 1938 |
| 128 and 48 | 384 |
| 145 and 77 | 11165 |
| 132 and 180 | 1980 |
| 133 and 156 | 20748 |