Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 200 and 174
The least common multiple (LCM) of 200 and 174 is 17400.
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 174?
First, calculate the GCD of 200 and 174 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 200 ÷ 174 = 1 remainder 26 |
| 2 | 174 ÷ 26 = 6 remainder 18 |
| 3 | 26 ÷ 18 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 18 ÷ 8 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 141 and 198 | 9306 |
| 147 and 171 | 8379 |
| 25 and 142 | 3550 |
| 111 and 170 | 18870 |
| 96 and 38 | 1824 |