Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 98 and 88
The least common multiple (LCM) of 98 and 88 is 4312.
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 88?
First, calculate the GCD of 98 and 88 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 98 ÷ 88 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 2 | 88 ÷ 10 = 8 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 10 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 93 and 137 | 12741 |
| 116 and 127 | 14732 |
| 149 and 82 | 12218 |
| 27 and 198 | 594 |
| 78 and 129 | 3354 |