Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 26 and 67
The least common multiple (LCM) of 26 and 67 is 1742.
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 67?
First, calculate the GCD of 26 and 67 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 26 ÷ 67 = 0 remainder 26 |
| 2 | 67 ÷ 26 = 2 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 26 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 11 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 133 and 66 | 8778 |
| 100 and 89 | 8900 |
| 86 and 95 | 8170 |
| 171 and 149 | 25479 |
| 173 and 37 | 6401 |