LCM for 26 and 52

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What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 26 and 52?

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LCM of 26 and 52 is
52

First common multiples: 52, 104, 156, …

As a common denominator: multiply the top and bottom of x/26 by 2.

26 divides 52 (52 ÷ 26 = 2), so the LCM is the larger number itself.

26 = 2 × 13

52 = 22 × 13

Prime2652Highest power
222222
13131313

LCM = 22 × 13 = 52

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2627702
2631806
2632416
2634442
2635910
2636468
2638494
263978
2640520
2642546
26431,118
2644572
26451,170
2646598
2648624
26491,274
2650650
26511,326
265252
26551,430
2656728
2665130
26117234

FAQ

What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 26 and 52?

LCM of 26 and 52 is 52

How to find the LCM of 26 and 52 using prime factorization?

To find the LCM of 26 and 52, find all prime factors of both numbers, then multiply the highest power of each prime factor. The result is 52.

What is the difference between LCM and GCF?

LCM (Least Common Multiple) is the smallest number divisible by both numbers, while GCF (Greatest Common Factor) is the largest number that divides both. For 26 and 52: LCM = 52, GCF = 26.

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