Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 106 and 99
The least common multiple (LCM) of 106 and 99 is 10494.
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 106 and 99?
First, calculate the GCD of 106 and 99 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 106 ÷ 99 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 2 | 99 ÷ 7 = 14 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 34 and 130 | 2210 |
| 163 and 10 | 1630 |
| 137 and 154 | 21098 |
| 173 and 19 | 3287 |
| 135 and 47 | 6345 |