Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 117 and 99
The least common multiple (LCM) of 117 and 99 is 1287.
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 117 and 99?
First, calculate the GCD of 117 and 99 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 117 ÷ 99 = 1 remainder 18 |
| 2 | 99 ÷ 18 = 5 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 18 ÷ 9 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 153 and 98 | 14994 |
| 52 and 79 | 4108 |
| 119 and 62 | 7378 |
| 77 and 51 | 3927 |
| 33 and 60 | 660 |