Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 194 and 200
The least common multiple (LCM) of 194 and 200 is 19400.
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 194 and 200?
First, calculate the GCD of 194 and 200 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 194 ÷ 200 = 0 remainder 194 |
| 2 | 200 ÷ 194 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 194 ÷ 6 = 32 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 140 and 76 | 2660 |
| 51 and 176 | 8976 |
| 53 and 37 | 1961 |
| 28 and 68 | 476 |
| 28 and 58 | 812 |