Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 200 and 133
The least common multiple (LCM) of 200 and 133 is 26600.
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 133?
First, calculate the GCD of 200 and 133 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 200 ÷ 133 = 1 remainder 67 |
| 2 | 133 ÷ 67 = 1 remainder 66 |
| 3 | 67 ÷ 66 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 66 ÷ 1 = 66 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 17 and 31 | 527 |
| 149 and 31 | 4619 |
| 151 and 109 | 16459 |
| 179 and 50 | 8950 |
| 87 and 156 | 4524 |