Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 107 and 98
The least common multiple (LCM) of 107 and 98 is 10486.
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 107 and 98?
First, calculate the GCD of 107 and 98 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 107 ÷ 98 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 2 | 98 ÷ 9 = 10 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 9 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 1 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 137 and 148 | 20276 |
| 194 and 66 | 6402 |
| 151 and 130 | 19630 |
| 98 and 188 | 9212 |
| 198 and 119 | 23562 |