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 |
|---|---|
| 108 and 174 | 3132 |
| 81 and 20 | 1620 |
| 146 and 149 | 21754 |
| 50 and 104 | 2600 |
| 137 and 171 | 23427 |