Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 26 and 187
The least common multiple (LCM) of 26 and 187 is 4862.
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 187?
First, calculate the GCD of 26 and 187 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 26 ÷ 187 = 0 remainder 26 |
| 2 | 187 ÷ 26 = 7 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 26 ÷ 5 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 53 and 187 | 9911 |
| 48 and 78 | 624 |
| 140 and 104 | 3640 |
| 65 and 184 | 11960 |
| 62 and 156 | 4836 |