Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 98 and 193
The least common multiple (LCM) of 98 and 193 is 18914.
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 193?
First, calculate the GCD of 98 and 193 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 98 ÷ 193 = 0 remainder 98 |
| 2 | 193 ÷ 98 = 1 remainder 95 |
| 3 | 98 ÷ 95 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 95 ÷ 3 = 31 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 48 and 174 | 1392 |
| 89 and 28 | 2492 |
| 173 and 135 | 23355 |
| 51 and 176 | 8976 |
| 128 and 142 | 9088 |