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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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

LCM Table

Number 1Number 2LCM
13981274
149898
15981470
1698784
17981666
1898882
19981862
2098980
2198294
22981078
23982254
24981176
25982450
26981274
27982646
2898
29982842
30981470
31983038
32981568
33983234
34981666
3598490
36981764
37983626
38981862
39983822
40981960
41984018
4298

FAQ

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

LCM of 28 and 98 is 196