Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 98 and 200
The least common multiple (LCM) of 98 and 200 is 9800.
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 200?
First, calculate the GCD of 98 and 200 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 98 ÷ 200 = 0 remainder 98 |
| 2 | 200 ÷ 98 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 98 ÷ 4 = 24 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 119 and 109 | 12971 |
| 41 and 97 | 3977 |
| 190 and 138 | 13110 |
| 79 and 20 | 1580 |
| 21 and 171 | 1197 |