Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 137 and 200
The least common multiple (LCM) of 137 and 200 is 27400.
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 137 and 200?
First, calculate the GCD of 137 and 200 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 137 ÷ 200 = 0 remainder 137 |
| 2 | 200 ÷ 137 = 1 remainder 63 |
| 3 | 137 ÷ 63 = 2 remainder 11 |
| 4 | 63 ÷ 11 = 5 remainder 8 |
| 5 | 11 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 8 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 125 and 183 | 22875 |
| 54 and 24 | 216 |
| 54 and 24 | 216 |
| 182 and 33 | 6006 |
| 133 and 112 | 2128 |