Least Common Multiple of 26 and 32

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 26 and 32 the smallest integer that is 416 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 26 and 32 is 416.

LCM(26,32) = 416

LCM of 26 and 32

Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;

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Least Common Multiple of 26 and 32

LCM of 26 and 32 is 416

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 26 and 32. First we will calculate the prime factors of 26 and 32.

Prime Factorization of 26


2 26
13 13
1

Prime factors of 26 are 2,13. Prime factorization of 26 in exponential form is:

26 = 21×131

Prime Factorization of 32


2 32
2 16
2 8
2 4
2 2
1

Prime factors of 32 are 2. Prime factorization of 32 in exponential form is:

32 = 25

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 26 and 32.

LCM(26,32) = 25×131
LCM(26,32) = 416

Factors of 26

List of positive integer factors of 26 that divides 26 without a remainder.

1, 2, 13, 26

Factors of 32

List of positive integer factors of 32 that divides 32 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32

Least Common Multiple of 26 and 32 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 26 and 32, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(26,32) = 2
LCM(26,32) = ( 26 × 32) / 2
LCM(26,32) = 832 / 2
LCM(26,32) = 416

Properties of LCM 26 and 32

(i) The LCM of 32 and 26 is associative

LCM of 26 and 32 = LCM of 32 and 26

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 26 and 32

1. What is the LCM of 26 and 32?

Answer: LCM of 26 and 32 is 416.

2. What are the Factors of 26?

Answer: Factors of 26 are 1, 2, 13, 26. There are 4 integers that are factors of 26. The greatest factor of 26 is 26.

3. What are the Factors of 32?

Answer: Factors of 32 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32. There are 6 integers that are factors of 32. The greatest factor of 32 is 32.

4. How to Find the LCM of 26 and 32?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 26 and 32 = 416

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 26

26 = 2 x 13

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 32

32 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2

Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:

LCM = 416 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 13

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 26 and 32 is 416.