Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 98 and 117
The least common multiple (LCM) of 98 and 117 is 11466.
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 117?
First, calculate the GCD of 98 and 117 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 98 ÷ 117 = 0 remainder 98 |
| 2 | 117 ÷ 98 = 1 remainder 19 |
| 3 | 98 ÷ 19 = 5 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 19 ÷ 3 = 6 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 17 and 37 | 629 |
| 176 and 181 | 31856 |
| 11 and 15 | 165 |
| 148 and 128 | 4736 |
| 53 and 87 | 4611 |