Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 14 and 99
The least common multiple (LCM) of 14 and 99 is 1386.
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 14 and 99?
First, calculate the GCD of 14 and 99 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 14 ÷ 99 = 0 remainder 14 |
| 2 | 99 ÷ 14 = 7 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 14 ÷ 1 = 14 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 148 and 183 | 27084 |
| 127 and 66 | 8382 |
| 44 and 21 | 924 |
| 10 and 133 | 1330 |
| 196 and 104 | 5096 |