Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 200 and 128
The least common multiple (LCM) of 200 and 128 is 3200.
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 128?
First, calculate the GCD of 200 and 128 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 200 ÷ 128 = 1 remainder 72 |
| 2 | 128 ÷ 72 = 1 remainder 56 |
| 3 | 72 ÷ 56 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 4 | 56 ÷ 16 = 3 remainder 8 |
| 5 | 16 ÷ 8 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 107 and 83 | 8881 |
| 185 and 27 | 4995 |
| 106 and 177 | 18762 |
| 65 and 180 | 2340 |
| 89 and 93 | 8277 |