Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 131 and 99
The least common multiple (LCM) of 131 and 99 is 12969.
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 131 and 99?
First, calculate the GCD of 131 and 99 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 131 ÷ 99 = 1 remainder 32 |
| 2 | 99 ÷ 32 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 32 ÷ 3 = 10 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 10 and 143 | 1430 |
| 175 and 162 | 28350 |
| 166 and 60 | 4980 |
| 169 and 192 | 32448 |
| 130 and 153 | 19890 |