Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 26 and 65
The least common multiple (LCM) of 26 and 65 is 130.
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 65?
First, calculate the GCD of 26 and 65 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 26 ÷ 65 = 0 remainder 26 |
| 2 | 65 ÷ 26 = 2 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 26 ÷ 13 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 104 and 156 | 312 |
| 75 and 56 | 4200 |
| 188 and 141 | 564 |
| 34 and 50 | 850 |
| 97 and 140 | 13580 |