Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 99 and 196
The least common multiple (LCM) of 99 and 196 is 19404.
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 196?
First, calculate the GCD of 99 and 196 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 99 ÷ 196 = 0 remainder 99 |
| 2 | 196 ÷ 99 = 1 remainder 97 |
| 3 | 99 ÷ 97 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 97 ÷ 2 = 48 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 155 and 66 | 10230 |
| 161 and 95 | 15295 |
| 135 and 92 | 12420 |
| 20 and 17 | 340 |
| 130 and 170 | 2210 |