Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 200 and 111
The least common multiple (LCM) of 200 and 111 is 22200.
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 200 and 111?
First, calculate the GCD of 200 and 111 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 200 ÷ 111 = 1 remainder 89 |
| 2 | 111 ÷ 89 = 1 remainder 22 |
| 3 | 89 ÷ 22 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 22 ÷ 1 = 22 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 86 and 165 | 14190 |
| 110 and 132 | 660 |
| 182 and 155 | 28210 |
| 130 and 137 | 17810 |
| 151 and 46 | 6946 |