Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 99 and 176
The least common multiple (LCM) of 99 and 176 is 1584.
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 176?
First, calculate the GCD of 99 and 176 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 99 ÷ 176 = 0 remainder 99 |
| 2 | 176 ÷ 99 = 1 remainder 77 |
| 3 | 99 ÷ 77 = 1 remainder 22 |
| 4 | 77 ÷ 22 = 3 remainder 11 |
| 5 | 22 ÷ 11 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 106 and 134 | 7102 |
| 188 and 196 | 9212 |
| 11 and 134 | 1474 |
| 42 and 134 | 2814 |
| 53 and 35 | 1855 |