Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 116 and 98
The least common multiple (LCM) of 116 and 98 is 5684.
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 116 and 98?
First, calculate the GCD of 116 and 98 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 116 ÷ 98 = 1 remainder 18 |
| 2 | 98 ÷ 18 = 5 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 18 ÷ 8 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 166 and 190 | 15770 |
| 64 and 11 | 704 |
| 191 and 105 | 20055 |
| 169 and 72 | 12168 |
| 178 and 29 | 5162 |