Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 164 and 200
The least common multiple (LCM) of 164 and 200 is 8200.
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 164 and 200?
First, calculate the GCD of 164 and 200 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 164 ÷ 200 = 0 remainder 164 |
| 2 | 200 ÷ 164 = 1 remainder 36 |
| 3 | 164 ÷ 36 = 4 remainder 20 |
| 4 | 36 ÷ 20 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 5 | 20 ÷ 16 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 6 | 16 ÷ 4 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 12 and 100 | 300 |
| 60 and 93 | 1860 |
| 14 and 138 | 966 |
| 42 and 176 | 3696 |
| 47 and 85 | 3995 |