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 |
|---|---|
| 92 and 129 | 11868 |
| 103 and 190 | 19570 |
| 159 and 121 | 19239 |
| 131 and 134 | 17554 |
| 129 and 180 | 7740 |