Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 99 and 93
The least common multiple (LCM) of 99 and 93 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 93?
First, calculate the GCD of 99 and 93 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 99 ÷ 93 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 2 | 93 ÷ 6 = 15 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 6 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 129 and 56 | 7224 |
| 194 and 102 | 9894 |
| 137 and 142 | 19454 |
| 129 and 101 | 13029 |
| 173 and 161 | 27853 |