Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 69 and 199
The least common multiple (LCM) of 69 and 199 is 13731.
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 69 and 199?
First, calculate the GCD of 69 and 199 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 69 ÷ 199 = 0 remainder 69 |
| 2 | 199 ÷ 69 = 2 remainder 61 |
| 3 | 69 ÷ 61 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 61 ÷ 8 = 7 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 147 and 21 | 147 |
| 119 and 99 | 11781 |
| 110 and 84 | 4620 |
| 110 and 167 | 18370 |
| 98 and 121 | 11858 |