Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 192 and 99
The least common multiple (LCM) of 192 and 99 is 6336.
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 192 and 99?
First, calculate the GCD of 192 and 99 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 192 ÷ 99 = 1 remainder 93 |
| 2 | 99 ÷ 93 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 93 ÷ 6 = 15 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 122 and 178 | 10858 |
| 137 and 67 | 9179 |
| 114 and 123 | 4674 |
| 167 and 10 | 1670 |
| 140 and 111 | 15540 |