Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 26 and 128
The least common multiple (LCM) of 26 and 128 is 1664.
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 128?
First, calculate the GCD of 26 and 128 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 26 ÷ 128 = 0 remainder 26 |
| 2 | 128 ÷ 26 = 4 remainder 24 |
| 3 | 26 ÷ 24 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 24 ÷ 2 = 12 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 181 and 24 | 4344 |
| 68 and 145 | 9860 |
| 44 and 119 | 5236 |
| 133 and 38 | 266 |
| 12 and 115 | 1380 |