Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 26 and 122
The least common multiple (LCM) of 26 and 122 is 1586.
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 122?
First, calculate the GCD of 26 and 122 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 26 ÷ 122 = 0 remainder 26 |
| 2 | 122 ÷ 26 = 4 remainder 18 |
| 3 | 26 ÷ 18 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 18 ÷ 8 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 143 and 191 | 27313 |
| 179 and 46 | 8234 |
| 15 and 52 | 780 |
| 42 and 116 | 2436 |
| 27 and 21 | 189 |