Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 200 and 178
The least common multiple (LCM) of 200 and 178 is 17800.
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 178?
First, calculate the GCD of 200 and 178 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 200 ÷ 178 = 1 remainder 22 |
| 2 | 178 ÷ 22 = 8 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 22 ÷ 2 = 11 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 106 and 29 | 3074 |
| 184 and 196 | 9016 |
| 26 and 91 | 182 |
| 151 and 133 | 20083 |
| 143 and 193 | 27599 |