Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 99 and 64
The least common multiple (LCM) of 99 and 64 is 6336.
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 64?
First, calculate the GCD of 99 and 64 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 99 ÷ 64 = 1 remainder 35 |
| 2 | 64 ÷ 35 = 1 remainder 29 |
| 3 | 35 ÷ 29 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 29 ÷ 6 = 4 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 156 and 167 | 26052 |
| 128 and 198 | 12672 |
| 54 and 79 | 4266 |
| 164 and 57 | 9348 |
| 38 and 125 | 4750 |