Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 26 and 21
The least common multiple (LCM) of 26 and 21 is 546.
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 21?
First, calculate the GCD of 26 and 21 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 26 ÷ 21 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 2 | 21 ÷ 5 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 30 and 50 | 150 |
| 16 and 44 | 176 |
| 178 and 72 | 6408 |
| 14 and 150 | 1050 |
| 192 and 143 | 27456 |