LCM for 98 and 168

What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 98 and 168?

Answer: LCM of 98 and 168 is 1,176

(One thousand, one hundred seventy-six)

Finding LCM for 98 and 168 using GCF's of these numbers

The first method to find LCM for numbers 98 and 168 is to find Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of these numbers. Here's the formula:

LCM = (Number1 × Number2) ÷ GCF

GCF of numbers 98 and 168 is 14, so

LCM = (98 × 168) ÷ 14

LCM = 16464 ÷ 14

LCM = 1176

Finding LCM for 98 and 168 by Listing Multiples

The second method to find LCM for numbers 98 and 168 is to list out the common multiples for both nubmers and pick the first which matching:

Multiples of 98: 98, 196, 294, 392, 490, 588, 686, 784, 882, 980, 1078, 1176, 1274, 1372

Multiples of 168: 168, 336, 504, 672, 840, 1008, 1176, 1344, 1512

So the LCM for 98 and 168 is 1176

Finding LCM for 98 and 168 by Prime Factorization

Another method to find LCM for numbers 98 and 168 is to list all Prime Factors for both numbers and multiply the highest exponent prime factors:

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

All Prime Factors of 168: 2, 2, 2, 3, 7 (exponent form: 23, 31, 71)

23 × 72 × 31 = 1176

See Also

LCM Table

Number 1Number 2LCM
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861687224
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881681848
8916814952
901682520
911682184
921683864
931685208
941687896
9516815960
96168672
9716816296
98168
991685544
1001684200
10116816968
1021682856
10316817304
1041682184
105168840
1061688904
10716817976
1081681512
10916818312
1101689240
1111686216
112168336

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 98 and 168? (The answer is: 1176). Select the first number (e.g. '98') and the second number (e.g. '168'). 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 98 and 168?

LCM of 98 and 168 is 1,176