Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 98 and 187
The least common multiple (LCM) of 98 and 187 is 18326.
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 187?
First, calculate the GCD of 98 and 187 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 98 ÷ 187 = 0 remainder 98 |
| 2 | 187 ÷ 98 = 1 remainder 89 |
| 3 | 98 ÷ 89 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 89 ÷ 9 = 9 remainder 8 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 8 ÷ 1 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 115 and 158 | 18170 |
| 192 and 148 | 7104 |
| 36 and 55 | 1980 |
| 105 and 188 | 19740 |
| 170 and 82 | 6970 |