Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 200 and 25
The least common multiple (LCM) of 200 and 25 is 200.
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 25?
First, calculate the GCD of 200 and 25 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 200 ÷ 25 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 108 and 27 | 108 |
| 32 and 198 | 3168 |
| 82 and 188 | 7708 |
| 130 and 19 | 2470 |
| 163 and 164 | 26732 |