Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 98 and 76
The least common multiple (LCM) of 98 and 76 is 3724.
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 76?
First, calculate the GCD of 98 and 76 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 98 ÷ 76 = 1 remainder 22 |
| 2 | 76 ÷ 22 = 3 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 22 ÷ 10 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 115 and 191 | 21965 |
| 133 and 167 | 22211 |
| 120 and 95 | 2280 |
| 139 and 98 | 13622 |
| 143 and 11 | 143 |