Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 26 and 95
The least common multiple (LCM) of 26 and 95 is 2470.
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 95?
First, calculate the GCD of 26 and 95 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 26 ÷ 95 = 0 remainder 26 |
| 2 | 95 ÷ 26 = 3 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 26 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 17 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 8 ÷ 1 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 125 and 189 | 23625 |
| 168 and 165 | 9240 |
| 199 and 47 | 9353 |
| 160 and 193 | 30880 |
| 141 and 35 | 4935 |