Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 99 and 68
The least common multiple (LCM) of 99 and 68 is 6732.
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 68?
First, calculate the GCD of 99 and 68 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 99 ÷ 68 = 1 remainder 31 |
| 2 | 68 ÷ 31 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 31 ÷ 6 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 124 and 41 | 5084 |
| 22 and 85 | 1870 |
| 34 and 79 | 2686 |
| 133 and 169 | 22477 |
| 184 and 34 | 3128 |