Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 97 and 98
The least common multiple (LCM) of 97 and 98 is 9506.
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 97 and 98?
First, calculate the GCD of 97 and 98 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 97 ÷ 98 = 0 remainder 97 |
| 2 | 98 ÷ 97 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 97 ÷ 1 = 97 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 90 and 44 | 1980 |
| 148 and 165 | 24420 |
| 34 and 21 | 714 |
| 196 and 124 | 6076 |
| 44 and 98 | 2156 |