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 |
|---|---|
| 156 and 30 | 780 |
| 10 and 85 | 170 |
| 127 and 63 | 8001 |
| 121 and 176 | 1936 |
| 40 and 147 | 5880 |