Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 138 and 200
The least common multiple (LCM) of 138 and 200 is 13800.
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 138 and 200?
First, calculate the GCD of 138 and 200 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 138 ÷ 200 = 0 remainder 138 |
| 2 | 200 ÷ 138 = 1 remainder 62 |
| 3 | 138 ÷ 62 = 2 remainder 14 |
| 4 | 62 ÷ 14 = 4 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 14 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 40 and 89 | 3560 |
| 55 and 58 | 3190 |
| 24 and 75 | 600 |
| 159 and 44 | 6996 |
| 136 and 64 | 1088 |