Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 185 and 200
The least common multiple (LCM) of 185 and 200 is 7400.
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 185 and 200?
First, calculate the GCD of 185 and 200 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 185 ÷ 200 = 0 remainder 185 |
| 2 | 200 ÷ 185 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 185 ÷ 15 = 12 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 5 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 91 and 64 | 5824 |
| 172 and 122 | 10492 |
| 85 and 135 | 2295 |
| 177 and 200 | 35400 |
| 160 and 124 | 4960 |