Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 26 and 81
The least common multiple (LCM) of 26 and 81 is 2106.
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 81?
First, calculate the GCD of 26 and 81 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 26 ÷ 81 = 0 remainder 26 |
| 2 | 81 ÷ 26 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 26 ÷ 3 = 8 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 189 and 96 | 6048 |
| 61 and 85 | 5185 |
| 128 and 192 | 384 |
| 173 and 136 | 23528 |
| 174 and 173 | 30102 |