Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 200 and 182
The least common multiple (LCM) of 200 and 182 is 18200.
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 182?
First, calculate the GCD of 200 and 182 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 200 ÷ 182 = 1 remainder 18 |
| 2 | 182 ÷ 18 = 10 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 18 ÷ 2 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 36 and 66 | 396 |
| 47 and 104 | 4888 |
| 135 and 102 | 4590 |
| 140 and 95 | 2660 |
| 115 and 153 | 17595 |