Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 98 and 186
The least common multiple (LCM) of 98 and 186 is 9114.
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 186?
First, calculate the GCD of 98 and 186 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 98 ÷ 186 = 0 remainder 98 |
| 2 | 186 ÷ 98 = 1 remainder 88 |
| 3 | 98 ÷ 88 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 88 ÷ 10 = 8 remainder 8 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 8 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 129 and 165 | 7095 |
| 74 and 194 | 7178 |
| 143 and 104 | 1144 |
| 143 and 22 | 286 |
| 97 and 12 | 1164 |