Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 44 and 99
The least common multiple (LCM) of 44 and 99 is 396.
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 44 and 99?
First, calculate the GCD of 44 and 99 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 44 ÷ 99 = 0 remainder 44 |
| 2 | 99 ÷ 44 = 2 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 44 ÷ 11 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 161 and 90 | 14490 |
| 29 and 137 | 3973 |
| 71 and 18 | 1278 |
| 120 and 184 | 2760 |
| 173 and 29 | 5017 |