Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 200 and 132
The least common multiple (LCM) of 200 and 132 is 6600.
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 132?
First, calculate the GCD of 200 and 132 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 200 ÷ 132 = 1 remainder 68 |
| 2 | 132 ÷ 68 = 1 remainder 64 |
| 3 | 68 ÷ 64 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 64 ÷ 4 = 16 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 153 and 151 | 23103 |
| 186 and 175 | 32550 |
| 149 and 70 | 10430 |
| 169 and 54 | 9126 |
| 200 and 78 | 7800 |