Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 200 and 134
The least common multiple (LCM) of 200 and 134 is 13400.
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 134?
First, calculate the GCD of 200 and 134 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 200 ÷ 134 = 1 remainder 66 |
| 2 | 134 ÷ 66 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 66 ÷ 2 = 33 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 55 and 34 | 1870 |
| 121 and 164 | 19844 |
| 88 and 172 | 3784 |
| 167 and 49 | 8183 |
| 100 and 86 | 4300 |