Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 98 and 182
The least common multiple (LCM) of 98 and 182 is 1274.
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 182?
First, calculate the GCD of 98 and 182 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 98 ÷ 182 = 0 remainder 98 |
| 2 | 182 ÷ 98 = 1 remainder 84 |
| 3 | 98 ÷ 84 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 4 | 84 ÷ 14 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 192 and 138 | 4416 |
| 121 and 143 | 1573 |
| 179 and 24 | 4296 |
| 194 and 145 | 28130 |
| 186 and 98 | 9114 |