Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 200 and 36
The least common multiple (LCM) of 200 and 36 is 1800.
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 36?
First, calculate the GCD of 200 and 36 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 200 ÷ 36 = 5 remainder 20 |
| 2 | 36 ÷ 20 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 20 ÷ 16 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 16 ÷ 4 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 115 and 17 | 1955 |
| 131 and 159 | 20829 |
| 66 and 107 | 7062 |
| 20 and 77 | 1540 |
| 112 and 144 | 1008 |