Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 98 and 115
The least common multiple (LCM) of 98 and 115 is 11270.
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 115?
First, calculate the GCD of 98 and 115 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 98 ÷ 115 = 0 remainder 98 |
| 2 | 115 ÷ 98 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 98 ÷ 17 = 5 remainder 13 |
| 4 | 17 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 13 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 115 and 95 | 2185 |
| 40 and 151 | 6040 |
| 99 and 87 | 2871 |
| 39 and 188 | 7332 |
| 96 and 117 | 3744 |