Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 12 and 200
The least common multiple (LCM) of 12 and 200 is 600.
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 12 and 200?
First, calculate the GCD of 12 and 200 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 12 ÷ 200 = 0 remainder 12 |
| 2 | 200 ÷ 12 = 16 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 12 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 98 and 196 | 196 |
| 196 and 149 | 29204 |
| 182 and 17 | 3094 |
| 154 and 82 | 6314 |
| 171 and 185 | 31635 |