Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 116 and 99
The least common multiple (LCM) of 116 and 99 is 11484.
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 116 and 99?
First, calculate the GCD of 116 and 99 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 116 ÷ 99 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 2 | 99 ÷ 17 = 5 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 17 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 3 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 142 and 45 | 6390 |
| 20 and 185 | 740 |
| 69 and 81 | 1863 |
| 186 and 183 | 11346 |
| 76 and 134 | 5092 |