Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 98 and 169
The least common multiple (LCM) of 98 and 169 is 16562.
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 169?
First, calculate the GCD of 98 and 169 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 98 ÷ 169 = 0 remainder 98 |
| 2 | 169 ÷ 98 = 1 remainder 71 |
| 3 | 98 ÷ 71 = 1 remainder 27 |
| 4 | 71 ÷ 27 = 2 remainder 17 |
| 5 | 27 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 6 | 17 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 7 | 10 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 8 | 7 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 9 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 68 and 81 | 5508 |
| 51 and 44 | 2244 |
| 124 and 59 | 7316 |
| 186 and 37 | 6882 |
| 96 and 32 | 96 |