Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 98 and 137
The least common multiple (LCM) of 98 and 137 is 13426.
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 137?
First, calculate the GCD of 98 and 137 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 98 ÷ 137 = 0 remainder 98 |
| 2 | 137 ÷ 98 = 1 remainder 39 |
| 3 | 98 ÷ 39 = 2 remainder 20 |
| 4 | 39 ÷ 20 = 1 remainder 19 |
| 5 | 20 ÷ 19 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 19 ÷ 1 = 19 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 183 and 184 | 33672 |
| 173 and 96 | 16608 |
| 120 and 102 | 2040 |
| 99 and 95 | 9405 |
| 87 and 178 | 15486 |