Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 200 and 14
The least common multiple (LCM) of 200 and 14 is 1400.
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 14?
First, calculate the GCD of 200 and 14 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 200 ÷ 14 = 14 remainder 4 |
| 2 | 14 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 169 and 97 | 16393 |
| 27 and 39 | 351 |
| 33 and 19 | 627 |
| 161 and 55 | 8855 |
| 137 and 21 | 2877 |