LCM for 28 and 98

What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 28 and 98?

Answer: LCM of 28 and 98 is 196

(One hundred ninety-six)

Finding LCM for 28 and 98 using GCF's of these numbers

The first method to find LCM for numbers 28 and 98 is to find Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of these numbers. Here's the formula:

LCM = (Number1 × Number2) ÷ GCF

GCF of numbers 28 and 98 is 14, so

LCM = (28 × 98) ÷ 14

LCM = 2744 ÷ 14

LCM = 196

Finding LCM for 28 and 98 by Listing Multiples

The second method to find LCM for numbers 28 and 98 is to list out the common multiples for both nubmers and pick the first which matching:

Multiples of 28: 28, 56, 84, 112, 140, 168, 196, 224, 252

Multiples of 98: 98, 196, 294, 392

So the LCM for 28 and 98 is 196

Finding LCM for 28 and 98 by Prime Factorization

Another method to find LCM for numbers 28 and 98 is to list all Prime Factors for both numbers and multiply the highest exponent prime factors:

All Prime Factors of 28: 2, 2, 7 (exponent form: 22, 71)

All Prime Factors of 98: 2, 7, 7 (exponent form: 21, 72)

22 × 72 = 196

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23982254
24981176
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About "Least Common Multiple" Calculator

This calculator will help you find the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of two numbers. For example, it can help you find out what's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 28 and 98? (The answer is: 196). Select the first number (e.g. '28') and the second number (e.g. '98'). After that hit the 'Calculate' button.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) also known as the Lowest Common Multiple or Smallest Common Multiple of 2 numbers - it is the smallest positive integer that is divisible by both numbers

FAQ

What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 28 and 98?

LCM of 28 and 98 is 196