Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 26 and 197
The least common multiple (LCM) of 26 and 197 is 5122.
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 197?
First, calculate the GCD of 26 and 197 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 26 ÷ 197 = 0 remainder 26 |
| 2 | 197 ÷ 26 = 7 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 26 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 11 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 86 and 184 | 7912 |
| 32 and 32 | 32 |
| 82 and 177 | 14514 |
| 83 and 49 | 4067 |
| 70 and 20 | 140 |