Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 98 and 129
The least common multiple (LCM) of 98 and 129 is 12642.
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 129?
First, calculate the GCD of 98 and 129 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 98 ÷ 129 = 0 remainder 98 |
| 2 | 129 ÷ 98 = 1 remainder 31 |
| 3 | 98 ÷ 31 = 3 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 31 ÷ 5 = 6 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 89 and 30 | 2670 |
| 185 and 46 | 8510 |
| 30 and 50 | 150 |
| 152 and 52 | 1976 |
| 179 and 182 | 32578 |