Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 154 and 200
The least common multiple (LCM) of 154 and 200 is 15400.
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 154 and 200?
First, calculate the GCD of 154 and 200 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 154 ÷ 200 = 0 remainder 154 |
| 2 | 200 ÷ 154 = 1 remainder 46 |
| 3 | 154 ÷ 46 = 3 remainder 16 |
| 4 | 46 ÷ 16 = 2 remainder 14 |
| 5 | 16 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 14 ÷ 2 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 198 and 26 | 2574 |
| 65 and 84 | 5460 |
| 30 and 88 | 1320 |
| 16 and 78 | 624 |
| 43 and 99 | 4257 |