Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 200 and 186
The least common multiple (LCM) of 200 and 186 is 18600.
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 186?
First, calculate the GCD of 200 and 186 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 200 ÷ 186 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 2 | 186 ÷ 14 = 13 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 14 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 164 and 16 | 656 |
| 70 and 153 | 10710 |
| 151 and 41 | 6191 |
| 119 and 197 | 23443 |
| 118 and 150 | 8850 |