Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 98 and 107
The least common multiple (LCM) of 98 and 107 is 10486.
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 107?
First, calculate the GCD of 98 and 107 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 98 ÷ 107 = 0 remainder 98 |
| 2 | 107 ÷ 98 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 98 ÷ 9 = 10 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 1 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 153 and 79 | 12087 |
| 117 and 33 | 1287 |
| 172 and 96 | 4128 |
| 54 and 83 | 4482 |
| 170 and 110 | 1870 |