Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 98 and 168
The least common multiple (LCM) of 98 and 168 is 1176.
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 168?
First, calculate the GCD of 98 and 168 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 98 ÷ 168 = 0 remainder 98 |
| 2 | 168 ÷ 98 = 1 remainder 70 |
| 3 | 98 ÷ 70 = 1 remainder 28 |
| 4 | 70 ÷ 28 = 2 remainder 14 |
| 5 | 28 ÷ 14 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 117 and 170 | 19890 |
| 113 and 21 | 2373 |
| 86 and 156 | 6708 |
| 132 and 20 | 660 |
| 98 and 169 | 16562 |