Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 116 and 200
The least common multiple (LCM) of 116 and 200 is 5800.
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 116 and 200?
First, calculate the GCD of 116 and 200 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 116 ÷ 200 = 0 remainder 116 |
| 2 | 200 ÷ 116 = 1 remainder 84 |
| 3 | 116 ÷ 84 = 1 remainder 32 |
| 4 | 84 ÷ 32 = 2 remainder 20 |
| 5 | 32 ÷ 20 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 6 | 20 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 7 | 12 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 8 | 8 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 20 and 58 | 580 |
| 15 and 199 | 2985 |
| 55 and 96 | 5280 |
| 25 and 53 | 1325 |
| 38 and 48 | 912 |