Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 99 and 69
The least common multiple (LCM) of 99 and 69 is 2277.
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 69?
First, calculate the GCD of 99 and 69 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 99 ÷ 69 = 1 remainder 30 |
| 2 | 69 ÷ 30 = 2 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 30 ÷ 9 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 141 and 165 | 7755 |
| 117 and 37 | 4329 |
| 30 and 122 | 1830 |
| 33 and 181 | 5973 |
| 131 and 50 | 6550 |