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Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 98 and 96

The least common multiple (LCM) of 98 and 96 is 4704.

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 96?

First, calculate the GCD of 98 and 96 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.

Step-by-Step GCD Calculation

StepCalculation
1 98 ÷ 96 = 1 remainder 2
2 96 ÷ 2 = 48 remainder 0

Examples of LCM Calculations

NumbersLCM
88 and 13912232
103 and 12512875
40 and 1961960
59 and 1569204
48 and 9696

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