Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 98 and 103
The least common multiple (LCM) of 98 and 103 is 10094.
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 98 and 103?
First, calculate the GCD of 98 and 103 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 98 ÷ 103 = 0 remainder 98 |
| 2 | 103 ÷ 98 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 98 ÷ 5 = 19 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 135 and 97 | 13095 |
| 49 and 84 | 588 |
| 71 and 71 | 71 |
| 151 and 168 | 25368 |
| 24 and 99 | 792 |