Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 139 and 99
The least common multiple (LCM) of 139 and 99 is 13761.
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 139 and 99?
First, calculate the GCD of 139 and 99 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 139 ÷ 99 = 1 remainder 40 |
| 2 | 99 ÷ 40 = 2 remainder 19 |
| 3 | 40 ÷ 19 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 19 ÷ 2 = 9 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 111 and 42 | 1554 |
| 92 and 103 | 9476 |
| 34 and 73 | 2482 |
| 194 and 173 | 33562 |
| 24 and 48 | 48 |