Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 26 and 172
The least common multiple (LCM) of 26 and 172 is 2236.
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 172?
First, calculate the GCD of 26 and 172 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 26 ÷ 172 = 0 remainder 26 |
| 2 | 172 ÷ 26 = 6 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 26 ÷ 16 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 16 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 169 and 65 | 845 |
| 35 and 45 | 315 |
| 137 and 199 | 27263 |
| 128 and 160 | 640 |
| 178 and 104 | 9256 |