Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 98 and 55
The least common multiple (LCM) of 98 and 55 is 5390.
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 55?
First, calculate the GCD of 98 and 55 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 98 ÷ 55 = 1 remainder 43 |
| 2 | 55 ÷ 43 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 43 ÷ 12 = 3 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 22 and 73 | 1606 |
| 120 and 131 | 15720 |
| 174 and 86 | 7482 |
| 53 and 199 | 10547 |
| 90 and 186 | 2790 |