Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 26 and 132
The least common multiple (LCM) of 26 and 132 is 1716.
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 132?
First, calculate the GCD of 26 and 132 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 26 ÷ 132 = 0 remainder 26 |
| 2 | 132 ÷ 26 = 5 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 26 ÷ 2 = 13 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 160 and 39 | 6240 |
| 122 and 192 | 11712 |
| 46 and 26 | 598 |
| 96 and 25 | 2400 |
| 20 and 188 | 940 |