Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 40 and 98
The least common multiple (LCM) of 40 and 98 is 1960.
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 40 and 98?
First, calculate the GCD of 40 and 98 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 40 ÷ 98 = 0 remainder 40 |
| 2 | 98 ÷ 40 = 2 remainder 18 |
| 3 | 40 ÷ 18 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 18 ÷ 4 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 26 and 17 | 442 |
| 154 and 114 | 8778 |
| 154 and 36 | 2772 |
| 179 and 111 | 19869 |
| 169 and 194 | 32786 |