Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 114 and 98
The least common multiple (LCM) of 114 and 98 is 5586.
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 114 and 98?
First, calculate the GCD of 114 and 98 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 114 ÷ 98 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 2 | 98 ÷ 16 = 6 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 16 ÷ 2 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 89 and 74 | 6586 |
| 72 and 188 | 3384 |
| 28 and 36 | 252 |
| 152 and 80 | 1520 |
| 105 and 79 | 8295 |