Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 98 and 192
The least common multiple (LCM) of 98 and 192 is 9408.
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 192?
First, calculate the GCD of 98 and 192 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 98 ÷ 192 = 0 remainder 98 |
| 2 | 192 ÷ 98 = 1 remainder 94 |
| 3 | 98 ÷ 94 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 94 ÷ 4 = 23 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 112 and 21 | 336 |
| 18 and 19 | 342 |
| 122 and 162 | 9882 |
| 118 and 85 | 10030 |
| 183 and 18 | 1098 |