Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 99 and 143
The least common multiple (LCM) of 99 and 143 is 1287.
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 143?
First, calculate the GCD of 99 and 143 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 99 ÷ 143 = 0 remainder 99 |
| 2 | 143 ÷ 99 = 1 remainder 44 |
| 3 | 99 ÷ 44 = 2 remainder 11 |
| 4 | 44 ÷ 11 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 33 and 163 | 5379 |
| 26 and 26 | 26 |
| 103 and 92 | 9476 |
| 162 and 136 | 11016 |
| 186 and 102 | 3162 |