Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 26 and 130
The least common multiple (LCM) of 26 and 130 is 130.
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 130?
First, calculate the GCD of 26 and 130 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 26 ÷ 130 = 0 remainder 26 |
| 2 | 130 ÷ 26 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 183 and 125 | 22875 |
| 168 and 107 | 17976 |
| 136 and 58 | 3944 |
| 103 and 134 | 13802 |
| 180 and 100 | 900 |