Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 26 and 124
The least common multiple (LCM) of 26 and 124 is 1612.
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 124?
First, calculate the GCD of 26 and 124 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 26 ÷ 124 = 0 remainder 26 |
| 2 | 124 ÷ 26 = 4 remainder 20 |
| 3 | 26 ÷ 20 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 20 ÷ 6 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 88 and 112 | 1232 |
| 120 and 104 | 1560 |
| 109 and 178 | 19402 |
| 87 and 192 | 5568 |
| 142 and 76 | 5396 |