Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 98 and 67
The least common multiple (LCM) of 98 and 67 is 6566.
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 67?
First, calculate the GCD of 98 and 67 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 98 ÷ 67 = 1 remainder 31 |
| 2 | 67 ÷ 31 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 31 ÷ 5 = 6 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 35 and 40 | 280 |
| 165 and 91 | 15015 |
| 171 and 49 | 8379 |
| 74 and 130 | 4810 |
| 30 and 48 | 240 |