Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 117 and 200
The least common multiple (LCM) of 117 and 200 is 23400.
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 117 and 200?
First, calculate the GCD of 117 and 200 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 117 ÷ 200 = 0 remainder 117 |
| 2 | 200 ÷ 117 = 1 remainder 83 |
| 3 | 117 ÷ 83 = 1 remainder 34 |
| 4 | 83 ÷ 34 = 2 remainder 15 |
| 5 | 34 ÷ 15 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 6 | 15 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 7 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 169 and 184 | 31096 |
| 163 and 160 | 26080 |
| 143 and 32 | 4576 |
| 127 and 20 | 2540 |
| 197 and 83 | 16351 |