Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 111 and 99
The least common multiple (LCM) of 111 and 99 is 3663.
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 111 and 99?
First, calculate the GCD of 111 and 99 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 111 ÷ 99 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 2 | 99 ÷ 12 = 8 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 12 ÷ 3 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 141 and 170 | 23970 |
| 102 and 166 | 8466 |
| 154 and 25 | 3850 |
| 40 and 57 | 2280 |
| 158 and 54 | 4266 |