Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 200 and 194
The least common multiple (LCM) of 200 and 194 is 19400.
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 194?
First, calculate the GCD of 200 and 194 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 200 ÷ 194 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 2 | 194 ÷ 6 = 32 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 46 and 10 | 230 |
| 192 and 24 | 192 |
| 61 and 186 | 11346 |
| 198 and 114 | 3762 |
| 109 and 103 | 11227 |