Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 99 and 164
The least common multiple (LCM) of 99 and 164 is 16236.
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 164?
First, calculate the GCD of 99 and 164 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 99 ÷ 164 = 0 remainder 99 |
| 2 | 164 ÷ 99 = 1 remainder 65 |
| 3 | 99 ÷ 65 = 1 remainder 34 |
| 4 | 65 ÷ 34 = 1 remainder 31 |
| 5 | 34 ÷ 31 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 31 ÷ 3 = 10 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 22 and 67 | 1474 |
| 68 and 196 | 3332 |
| 131 and 49 | 6419 |
| 188 and 100 | 4700 |
| 186 and 145 | 26970 |