Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 26 and 140
The least common multiple (LCM) of 26 and 140 is 1820.
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 140?
First, calculate the GCD of 26 and 140 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 26 ÷ 140 = 0 remainder 26 |
| 2 | 140 ÷ 26 = 5 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 26 ÷ 10 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 186 and 62 | 186 |
| 10 and 197 | 1970 |
| 38 and 125 | 4750 |
| 91 and 195 | 1365 |
| 114 and 20 | 1140 |