Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 64 and 99
The least common multiple (LCM) of 64 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 64 and 99?
First, calculate the GCD of 64 and 99 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 64 ÷ 99 = 0 remainder 64 |
| 2 | 99 ÷ 64 = 1 remainder 35 |
| 3 | 64 ÷ 35 = 1 remainder 29 |
| 4 | 35 ÷ 29 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 29 ÷ 6 = 4 remainder 5 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 78 and 116 | 4524 |
| 106 and 68 | 3604 |
| 131 and 151 | 19781 |
| 11 and 14 | 154 |
| 40 and 93 | 3720 |