Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 98 and 35
The least common multiple (LCM) of 98 and 35 is 490.
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 35?
First, calculate the GCD of 98 and 35 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 98 ÷ 35 = 2 remainder 28 |
| 2 | 35 ÷ 28 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 28 ÷ 7 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 21 and 117 | 819 |
| 96 and 52 | 1248 |
| 72 and 38 | 1368 |
| 17 and 165 | 2805 |
| 55 and 32 | 1760 |