Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 98 and 160
The least common multiple (LCM) of 98 and 160 is 7840.
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 160?
First, calculate the GCD of 98 and 160 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 98 ÷ 160 = 0 remainder 98 |
| 2 | 160 ÷ 98 = 1 remainder 62 |
| 3 | 98 ÷ 62 = 1 remainder 36 |
| 4 | 62 ÷ 36 = 1 remainder 26 |
| 5 | 36 ÷ 26 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 6 | 26 ÷ 10 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 7 | 10 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 8 | 6 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 9 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 57 and 144 | 2736 |
| 31 and 96 | 2976 |
| 85 and 127 | 10795 |
| 180 and 52 | 2340 |
| 28 and 158 | 2212 |