Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 26 and 39
The least common multiple (LCM) of 26 and 39 is 78.
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 39?
First, calculate the GCD of 26 and 39 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 26 ÷ 39 = 0 remainder 26 |
| 2 | 39 ÷ 26 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 26 ÷ 13 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 83 and 126 | 10458 |
| 163 and 23 | 3749 |
| 171 and 153 | 2907 |
| 170 and 112 | 9520 |
| 74 and 158 | 5846 |