Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 186 and 200
The least common multiple (LCM) of 186 and 200 is 18600.
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 186 and 200?
First, calculate the GCD of 186 and 200 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 186 ÷ 200 = 0 remainder 186 |
| 2 | 200 ÷ 186 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 186 ÷ 14 = 13 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 165 and 40 | 1320 |
| 195 and 97 | 18915 |
| 134 and 29 | 3886 |
| 79 and 65 | 5135 |
| 86 and 177 | 15222 |