Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 192 and 200
The least common multiple (LCM) of 192 and 200 is 4800.
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 192 and 200?
First, calculate the GCD of 192 and 200 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 192 ÷ 200 = 0 remainder 192 |
| 2 | 200 ÷ 192 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 192 ÷ 8 = 24 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 35 and 43 | 1505 |
| 134 and 177 | 23718 |
| 187 and 103 | 19261 |
| 17 and 186 | 3162 |
| 15 and 33 | 165 |