Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 26 and 72
The least common multiple (LCM) of 26 and 72 is 936.
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 72?
First, calculate the GCD of 26 and 72 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 26 ÷ 72 = 0 remainder 26 |
| 2 | 72 ÷ 26 = 2 remainder 20 |
| 3 | 26 ÷ 20 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 20 ÷ 6 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 76 and 43 | 3268 |
| 103 and 101 | 10403 |
| 160 and 118 | 9440 |
| 97 and 31 | 3007 |
| 182 and 20 | 1820 |