Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 23 and 99
The least common multiple (LCM) of 23 and 99 is 2277.
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 23 and 99?
First, calculate the GCD of 23 and 99 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 23 ÷ 99 = 0 remainder 23 |
| 2 | 99 ÷ 23 = 4 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 23 ÷ 7 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 102 and 23 | 2346 |
| 134 and 19 | 2546 |
| 154 and 84 | 924 |
| 185 and 176 | 32560 |
| 164 and 87 | 14268 |