Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 98 and 122
The least common multiple (LCM) of 98 and 122 is 5978.
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 122?
First, calculate the GCD of 98 and 122 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 98 ÷ 122 = 0 remainder 98 |
| 2 | 122 ÷ 98 = 1 remainder 24 |
| 3 | 98 ÷ 24 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 24 ÷ 2 = 12 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 52 and 159 | 8268 |
| 100 and 72 | 1800 |
| 187 and 153 | 1683 |
| 147 and 183 | 8967 |
| 71 and 29 | 2059 |