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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 26318 and 26326 the smallest integer that is 346423834 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 26318 and 26326 is 346423834.
LCM(26318,26326) = 346423834
Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;
Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 26318 and 26326. First we will calculate the prime factors of 26318 and 26326.
Prime Factorization of 26318
2 | 26318 |
13159 | 13159 |
1 |
Prime factors of 26318 are 2,13159. Prime factorization of 26318 in exponential form is:
26318 = 21×131591
Prime Factorization of 26326
2 | 26326 |
13163 | 13163 |
1 |
Prime factors of 26326 are 2,13163. Prime factorization of 26326 in exponential form is:
26326 = 21×131631
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 26318 and 26326.
LCM(26318,26326) = 21×131591×131631
LCM(26318,26326) = 346423834
Factors of 26318
List of positive integer factors of 26318 that divides 26318 without a remainder.
1, 2, 13159, 26318
Factors of 26326
List of positive integer factors of 26326 that divides 26326 without a remainder.
1, 2, 13163, 26326
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 26318 and 26326, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(26318,26326) = 2
LCM(26318,26326) = ( 26318 × 26326) / 2
LCM(26318,26326) = 692847668 / 2
LCM(26318,26326) = 346423834
(i) The LCM of 26326 and 26318 is associative
LCM of 26318 and 26326 = LCM of 26326 and 26318
1. What is the LCM of 26318 and 26326?
Answer: LCM of 26318 and 26326 is 346423834.
2. What are the Factors of 26318?
Answer: Factors of 26318 are 1, 2, 13159, 26318. There are 4 integers that are factors of 26318. The greatest factor of 26318 is 26318.
3. What are the Factors of 26326?
Answer: Factors of 26326 are 1, 2, 13163, 26326. There are 4 integers that are factors of 26326. The greatest factor of 26326 is 26326.
4. How to Find the LCM of 26318 and 26326?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 26318 and 26326 = 346423834
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 26318
26318 = 2 x 13159
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 26326
26326 = 2 x 13163
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 346423834 = 2 x 13159 x 13163
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 26318 and 26326 is 346423834.