Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 26 and 50
The least common multiple (LCM) of 26 and 50 is 650.
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 50?
First, calculate the GCD of 26 and 50 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 26 ÷ 50 = 0 remainder 26 |
| 2 | 50 ÷ 26 = 1 remainder 24 |
| 3 | 26 ÷ 24 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 24 ÷ 2 = 12 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 113 and 13 | 1469 |
| 61 and 194 | 11834 |
| 165 and 157 | 25905 |
| 162 and 103 | 16686 |
| 131 and 131 | 131 |