Least Common Multiple of 99 and 105

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 99 and 105 the smallest integer that is 3465 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 99 and 105 is 3465.

LCM(99,105) = 3465

LCM of 99 and 105

Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;

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Least Common Multiple of 99 and 105

LCM of 99 and 105 is 3465

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 99 and 105. First we will calculate the prime factors of 99 and 105.

Prime Factorization of 99


3 99
3 33
11 11
1

Prime factors of 99 are 3,11. Prime factorization of 99 in exponential form is:

99 = 32×111

Prime Factorization of 105


3 105
5 35
7 7
1

Prime factors of 105 are 3, 5,7. Prime factorization of 105 in exponential form is:

105 = 31×51×71

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 99 and 105.

LCM(99,105) = 32×51×71×111
LCM(99,105) = 3465

Factors of 99

List of positive integer factors of 99 that divides 99 without a remainder.

1, 3, 9, 11, 33, 99

Factors of 105

List of positive integer factors of 105 that divides 105 without a remainder.

1, 3, 5, 7, 15, 21, 35, 105

Least Common Multiple of 99 and 105 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 99 and 105, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(99,105) = 3
LCM(99,105) = ( 99 × 105) / 3
LCM(99,105) = 10395 / 3
LCM(99,105) = 3465

Properties of LCM 99 and 105

(i) The LCM of 105 and 99 is associative

LCM of 99 and 105 = LCM of 105 and 99

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 99 and 105

1. What is the LCM of 99 and 105?

Answer: LCM of 99 and 105 is 3465.

2. What are the Factors of 99?

Answer: Factors of 99 are 1, 3, 9, 11, 33, 99. There are 6 integers that are factors of 99. The greatest factor of 99 is 99.

3. What are the Factors of 105?

Answer: Factors of 105 are 1, 3, 5, 7, 15, 21, 35, 105. There are 8 integers that are factors of 105. The greatest factor of 105 is 105.

4. How to Find the LCM of 99 and 105?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 99 and 105 = 3465

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 99

99 = 3 x 3 x 11

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 105

105 = 3 x 5 x 7

Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:

LCM = 3465 = 3 x 3 x 5 x 7 x 11

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 99 and 105 is 3465.