Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 21 and 99
The least common multiple (LCM) of 21 and 99 is 693.
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 21 and 99?
First, calculate the GCD of 21 and 99 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 21 ÷ 99 = 0 remainder 21 |
| 2 | 99 ÷ 21 = 4 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 21 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 106 and 176 | 9328 |
| 166 and 57 | 9462 |
| 54 and 52 | 1404 |
| 48 and 36 | 144 |
| 51 and 42 | 714 |