Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 98 and 189
The least common multiple (LCM) of 98 and 189 is 2646.
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 189?
First, calculate the GCD of 98 and 189 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 98 ÷ 189 = 0 remainder 98 |
| 2 | 189 ÷ 98 = 1 remainder 91 |
| 3 | 98 ÷ 91 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 91 ÷ 7 = 13 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 158 and 198 | 15642 |
| 130 and 22 | 1430 |
| 132 and 95 | 12540 |
| 161 and 92 | 644 |
| 59 and 148 | 8732 |