Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 200 and 165
The least common multiple (LCM) of 200 and 165 is 6600.
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 165?
First, calculate the GCD of 200 and 165 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 200 ÷ 165 = 1 remainder 35 |
| 2 | 165 ÷ 35 = 4 remainder 25 |
| 3 | 35 ÷ 25 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 25 ÷ 10 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 166 and 60 | 4980 |
| 142 and 65 | 9230 |
| 49 and 12 | 588 |
| 196 and 93 | 18228 |
| 145 and 111 | 16095 |