Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 200 and 183
The least common multiple (LCM) of 200 and 183 is 36600.
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 183?
First, calculate the GCD of 200 and 183 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 200 ÷ 183 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 2 | 183 ÷ 17 = 10 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 17 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 58 and 109 | 6322 |
| 178 and 178 | 178 |
| 45 and 188 | 8460 |
| 169 and 19 | 3211 |
| 115 and 52 | 5980 |