Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 26 and 37
The least common multiple (LCM) of 26 and 37 is 962.
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 37?
First, calculate the GCD of 26 and 37 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 26 ÷ 37 = 0 remainder 26 |
| 2 | 37 ÷ 26 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 26 ÷ 11 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 183 and 20 | 3660 |
| 125 and 185 | 4625 |
| 38 and 72 | 1368 |
| 70 and 197 | 13790 |
| 116 and 40 | 1160 |