Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 98 and 141
The least common multiple (LCM) of 98 and 141 is 13818.
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 141?
First, calculate the GCD of 98 and 141 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 98 ÷ 141 = 0 remainder 98 |
| 2 | 141 ÷ 98 = 1 remainder 43 |
| 3 | 98 ÷ 43 = 2 remainder 12 |
| 4 | 43 ÷ 12 = 3 remainder 7 |
| 5 | 12 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 6 | 7 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 12 and 146 | 876 |
| 105 and 18 | 630 |
| 180 and 144 | 720 |
| 85 and 172 | 14620 |
| 162 and 156 | 4212 |