Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 99 and 137
The least common multiple (LCM) of 99 and 137 is 13563.
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 99 and 137?
First, calculate the GCD of 99 and 137 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 99 ÷ 137 = 0 remainder 99 |
| 2 | 137 ÷ 99 = 1 remainder 38 |
| 3 | 99 ÷ 38 = 2 remainder 23 |
| 4 | 38 ÷ 23 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 5 | 23 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 6 | 15 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 7 | 8 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 182 and 28 | 364 |
| 97 and 146 | 14162 |
| 43 and 128 | 5504 |
| 11 and 184 | 2024 |
| 181 and 133 | 24073 |