Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 30 and 99
The least common multiple (LCM) of 30 and 99 is 990.
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 30 and 99?
First, calculate the GCD of 30 and 99 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 30 ÷ 99 = 0 remainder 30 |
| 2 | 99 ÷ 30 = 3 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 30 ÷ 9 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 42 and 139 | 5838 |
| 160 and 71 | 11360 |
| 153 and 81 | 1377 |
| 196 and 86 | 8428 |
| 80 and 184 | 1840 |