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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 94 and 98 the smallest integer that is 4606 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 94 and 98 is 4606.
LCM(94,98) = 4606
Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;
Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 94 and 98. First we will calculate the prime factors of 94 and 98.
Prime Factorization of 94
2 | 94 |
47 | 47 |
1 |
Prime factors of 94 are 2,47. Prime factorization of 94 in exponential form is:
94 = 21×471
Prime Factorization of 98
2 | 98 |
7 | 49 |
7 | 7 |
1 |
Prime factors of 98 are 2,7. Prime factorization of 98 in exponential form is:
98 = 21×72
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 94 and 98.
LCM(94,98) = 21×72×471
LCM(94,98) = 4606
Factors of 94
List of positive integer factors of 94 that divides 94 without a remainder.
1, 2, 47, 94
Factors of 98
List of positive integer factors of 98 that divides 98 without a remainder.
1, 2, 7, 14, 49, 98
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 94 and 98, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(94,98) = 2
LCM(94,98) = ( 94 × 98) / 2
LCM(94,98) = 9212 / 2
LCM(94,98) = 4606
(i) The LCM of 98 and 94 is associative
LCM of 94 and 98 = LCM of 98 and 94
1. What is the LCM of 94 and 98?
Answer: LCM of 94 and 98 is 4606.
2. What are the Factors of 94?
Answer: Factors of 94 are 1, 2, 47, 94. There are 4 integers that are factors of 94. The greatest factor of 94 is 94.
3. What are the Factors of 98?
Answer: Factors of 98 are 1, 2, 7, 14, 49, 98. There are 6 integers that are factors of 98. The greatest factor of 98 is 98.
4. How to Find the LCM of 94 and 98?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 94 and 98 = 4606
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 94
94 = 2 x 47
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 98
98 = 2 x 7 x 7
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 4606 = 2 x 7 x 7 x 47
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 94 and 98 is 4606.