Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 98 and 150
The least common multiple (LCM) of 98 and 150 is 7350.
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 150?
First, calculate the GCD of 98 and 150 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 98 ÷ 150 = 0 remainder 98 |
| 2 | 150 ÷ 98 = 1 remainder 52 |
| 3 | 98 ÷ 52 = 1 remainder 46 |
| 4 | 52 ÷ 46 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 46 ÷ 6 = 7 remainder 4 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 81 and 65 | 5265 |
| 118 and 137 | 16166 |
| 126 and 149 | 18774 |
| 16 and 180 | 720 |
| 42 and 159 | 2226 |