Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 98 and 184
The least common multiple (LCM) of 98 and 184 is 9016.
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 184?
First, calculate the GCD of 98 and 184 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 98 ÷ 184 = 0 remainder 98 |
| 2 | 184 ÷ 98 = 1 remainder 86 |
| 3 | 98 ÷ 86 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 4 | 86 ÷ 12 = 7 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 12 ÷ 2 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 80 and 124 | 2480 |
| 27 and 54 | 54 |
| 160 and 89 | 14240 |
| 184 and 147 | 27048 |
| 144 and 153 | 2448 |