Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 98 and 22
The least common multiple (LCM) of 98 and 22 is 1078.
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 22?
First, calculate the GCD of 98 and 22 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 98 ÷ 22 = 4 remainder 10 |
| 2 | 22 ÷ 10 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 10 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 196 and 143 | 28028 |
| 99 and 174 | 5742 |
| 171 and 173 | 29583 |
| 176 and 87 | 15312 |
| 31 and 155 | 155 |