Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 26 and 199
The least common multiple (LCM) of 26 and 199 is 5174.
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 199?
First, calculate the GCD of 26 and 199 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 26 ÷ 199 = 0 remainder 26 |
| 2 | 199 ÷ 26 = 7 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 26 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 17 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 8 ÷ 1 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 140 and 123 | 17220 |
| 180 and 184 | 8280 |
| 156 and 50 | 3900 |
| 73 and 131 | 9563 |
| 62 and 82 | 2542 |