Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 200 and 160
The least common multiple (LCM) of 200 and 160 is 800.
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 160?
First, calculate the GCD of 200 and 160 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 200 ÷ 160 = 1 remainder 40 |
| 2 | 160 ÷ 40 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 59 and 125 | 7375 |
| 197 and 113 | 22261 |
| 72 and 42 | 504 |
| 123 and 142 | 17466 |
| 97 and 123 | 11931 |