Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 200 and 140
The least common multiple (LCM) of 200 and 140 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 140?
First, calculate the GCD of 200 and 140 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 200 ÷ 140 = 1 remainder 60 |
| 2 | 140 ÷ 60 = 2 remainder 20 |
| 3 | 60 ÷ 20 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 48 and 122 | 2928 |
| 130 and 159 | 20670 |
| 35 and 69 | 2415 |
| 154 and 74 | 5698 |
| 70 and 149 | 10430 |