Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 105 and 99
The least common multiple (LCM) of 105 and 99 is 3465.
What is the Least Common Multiple (LCM)?
The LCM of two integers is the smallest positive integer that is divisible by both numbers. It is often used to find common denominators and solve problems involving periodic events.
Formula for LCM
The LCM of two numbers can be calculated using their GCD:
LCM(a, b) = |a × b| ÷ GCD(a, b)
How to Calculate the LCM of 105 and 99?
First, calculate the GCD of 105 and 99 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 105 ÷ 99 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 2 | 99 ÷ 6 = 16 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 6 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 161 and 163 | 26243 |
| 46 and 68 | 1564 |
| 59 and 198 | 11682 |
| 38 and 177 | 6726 |
| 160 and 192 | 960 |