Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 112 and 98
The least common multiple (LCM) of 112 and 98 is 784.
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 112 and 98?
First, calculate the GCD of 112 and 98 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 112 ÷ 98 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 2 | 98 ÷ 14 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 63 and 79 | 4977 |
| 169 and 109 | 18421 |
| 118 and 41 | 4838 |
| 82 and 34 | 1394 |
| 132 and 159 | 6996 |