Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 98 and 75
The least common multiple (LCM) of 98 and 75 is 7350.
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 75?
First, calculate the GCD of 98 and 75 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 98 ÷ 75 = 1 remainder 23 |
| 2 | 75 ÷ 23 = 3 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 23 ÷ 6 = 3 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 42 and 117 | 1638 |
| 200 and 152 | 3800 |
| 126 and 111 | 4662 |
| 100 and 101 | 10100 |
| 78 and 181 | 14118 |