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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 26321 and 26326 the smallest integer that is 692926646 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 26321 and 26326 is 692926646.
LCM(26321,26326) = 692926646
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 26321 and 26326. First we will calculate the prime factors of 26321 and 26326.
Prime Factorization of 26321
26321 | 26321 |
1 |
Prime factors of 26321 are 26321. Prime factorization of 26321 in exponential form is:
26321 = 263211
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 26321 and 26326.
LCM(26321,26326) = 21×131631×263211
LCM(26321,26326) = 692926646
Factors of 26321
List of positive integer factors of 26321 that divides 26321 without a remainder.
1, 26321
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 26321 and 26326, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(26321,26326) = 1
LCM(26321,26326) = ( 26321 × 26326) / 1
LCM(26321,26326) = 692926646 / 1
LCM(26321,26326) = 692926646
(i) The LCM of 26326 and 26321 is associative
LCM of 26321 and 26326 = LCM of 26326 and 26321
1. What is the LCM of 26321 and 26326?
Answer: LCM of 26321 and 26326 is 692926646.
2. What are the Factors of 26321?
Answer: Factors of 26321 are 1, 26321. There are 2 integers that are factors of 26321. The greatest factor of 26321 is 26321.
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 26321 and 26326?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 26321 and 26326 = 692926646
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 26321
26321 = 26321
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 = 692926646 = 2 x 13163 x 26321
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 26321 and 26326 is 692926646.