Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 26 and 149
The least common multiple (LCM) of 26 and 149 is 3874.
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 149?
First, calculate the GCD of 26 and 149 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 26 ÷ 149 = 0 remainder 26 |
| 2 | 149 ÷ 26 = 5 remainder 19 |
| 3 | 26 ÷ 19 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 19 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 27 and 30 | 270 |
| 77 and 40 | 3080 |
| 152 and 172 | 6536 |
| 12 and 82 | 492 |
| 39 and 136 | 5304 |