Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 98 and 138
The least common multiple (LCM) of 98 and 138 is 6762.
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 138?
First, calculate the GCD of 98 and 138 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 98 ÷ 138 = 0 remainder 98 |
| 2 | 138 ÷ 98 = 1 remainder 40 |
| 3 | 98 ÷ 40 = 2 remainder 18 |
| 4 | 40 ÷ 18 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 18 ÷ 4 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 49 and 23 | 1127 |
| 146 and 79 | 11534 |
| 163 and 126 | 20538 |
| 114 and 53 | 6042 |
| 73 and 167 | 12191 |