Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 200 and 31
The least common multiple (LCM) of 200 and 31 is 6200.
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 31?
First, calculate the GCD of 200 and 31 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 200 ÷ 31 = 6 remainder 14 |
| 2 | 31 ÷ 14 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 14 ÷ 3 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 102 and 91 | 9282 |
| 72 and 160 | 1440 |
| 108 and 35 | 3780 |
| 107 and 198 | 21186 |
| 14 and 171 | 2394 |