Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 99 and 31
The least common multiple (LCM) of 99 and 31 is 3069.
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 31?
First, calculate the GCD of 99 and 31 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 99 ÷ 31 = 3 remainder 6 |
| 2 | 31 ÷ 6 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 159 and 14 | 2226 |
| 14 and 181 | 2534 |
| 175 and 139 | 24325 |
| 77 and 45 | 3465 |
| 81 and 97 | 7857 |