Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 98 and 119
The least common multiple (LCM) of 98 and 119 is 1666.
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 119?
First, calculate the GCD of 98 and 119 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 98 ÷ 119 = 0 remainder 98 |
| 2 | 119 ÷ 98 = 1 remainder 21 |
| 3 | 98 ÷ 21 = 4 remainder 14 |
| 4 | 21 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 5 | 14 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 162 and 183 | 9882 |
| 182 and 181 | 32942 |
| 92 and 81 | 7452 |
| 92 and 162 | 7452 |
| 69 and 82 | 5658 |