Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 131 and 98
The least common multiple (LCM) of 131 and 98 is 12838.
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 131 and 98?
First, calculate the GCD of 131 and 98 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 131 ÷ 98 = 1 remainder 33 |
| 2 | 98 ÷ 33 = 2 remainder 32 |
| 3 | 33 ÷ 32 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 32 ÷ 1 = 32 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 155 and 124 | 620 |
| 133 and 145 | 19285 |
| 133 and 65 | 8645 |
| 104 and 63 | 6552 |
| 82 and 125 | 10250 |