Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 26 and 198
The least common multiple (LCM) of 26 and 198 is 2574.
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 198?
First, calculate the GCD of 26 and 198 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 26 ÷ 198 = 0 remainder 26 |
| 2 | 198 ÷ 26 = 7 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 |
|---|---|
| 198 and 140 | 13860 |
| 47 and 31 | 1457 |
| 46 and 160 | 3680 |
| 144 and 50 | 3600 |
| 132 and 131 | 17292 |