LCM for 42 and 98

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What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 42 and 98?

Answer: LCM of 42 and 98 is 294

(Two hundred ninety-four)

Finding LCM for 42 and 98 using GCF's of these numbers

The first method to find LCM for numbers 42 and 98 is to find Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of these numbers. Here's the formula:

LCM = (Number1 × Number2) ÷ GCF

GCF of numbers 42 and 98 is 14, so

LCM = (42 × 98) ÷ 14

LCM = 4116 ÷ 14

LCM = 294

Finding LCM for 42 and 98 by Listing Multiples

The second method to find LCM for numbers 42 and 98 is to list out the common multiples for both nubmers and pick the first which matching:

Multiples of 42: 42, 84, 126, 168, 210, 252, 294, 336, 378

Multiples of 98: 98, 196, 294, 392, 490

So the LCM for 42 and 98 is 294

Finding LCM for 42 and 98 by Prime Factorization

Another method to find LCM for numbers 42 and 98 is to list all Prime Factors for both numbers and multiply the highest exponent prime factors:

All Prime Factors of 42: 2, 3, 7 (exponent form: 21, 31, 71)

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

21 × 31 × 72 = 294

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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 42 and 98? (The answer is: 294). Select the first number (e.g. '42') 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

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LCM Table

Number 1Number 2LCM
27982646
2898196
29982842
30981470
31983038
32981568
33983234
34981666
3598490
36981764
37983626
38981862
39983822
40981960
41984018
4298294
43984214
44982156
45984410
46982254
47984606
48982352
499898
50982450
51984998
52982548
53985194
54982646
55985390
5698392

FAQ

What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 42 and 98?

LCM of 42 and 98 is 294

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