Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 26 and 196
The least common multiple (LCM) of 26 and 196 is 2548.
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 196?
First, calculate the GCD of 26 and 196 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 26 ÷ 196 = 0 remainder 26 |
| 2 | 196 ÷ 26 = 7 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 26 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 12 ÷ 2 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 72 and 19 | 1368 |
| 172 and 189 | 32508 |
| 132 and 130 | 8580 |
| 151 and 165 | 24915 |
| 126 and 78 | 1638 |