Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 200 and 198
The least common multiple (LCM) of 200 and 198 is 19800.
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 198?
First, calculate the GCD of 200 and 198 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 200 ÷ 198 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 2 | 198 ÷ 2 = 99 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 176 and 159 | 27984 |
| 21 and 160 | 3360 |
| 168 and 19 | 3192 |
| 37 and 94 | 3478 |
| 80 and 83 | 6640 |