Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 112 and 200
The least common multiple (LCM) of 112 and 200 is 2800.
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 112 and 200?
First, calculate the GCD of 112 and 200 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 112 ÷ 200 = 0 remainder 112 |
| 2 | 200 ÷ 112 = 1 remainder 88 |
| 3 | 112 ÷ 88 = 1 remainder 24 |
| 4 | 88 ÷ 24 = 3 remainder 16 |
| 5 | 24 ÷ 16 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 6 | 16 ÷ 8 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 58 and 171 | 9918 |
| 12 and 46 | 276 |
| 83 and 189 | 15687 |
| 96 and 183 | 5856 |
| 47 and 42 | 1974 |