Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 26 and 185
The least common multiple (LCM) of 26 and 185 is 4810.
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 185?
First, calculate the GCD of 26 and 185 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 26 ÷ 185 = 0 remainder 26 |
| 2 | 185 ÷ 26 = 7 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 26 ÷ 3 = 8 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 43 and 52 | 2236 |
| 88 and 15 | 1320 |
| 196 and 65 | 12740 |
| 94 and 64 | 3008 |
| 81 and 81 | 81 |