Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 200 and 37
The least common multiple (LCM) of 200 and 37 is 7400.
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 37?
First, calculate the GCD of 200 and 37 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 200 ÷ 37 = 5 remainder 15 |
| 2 | 37 ÷ 15 = 2 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 15 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 142 and 68 | 4828 |
| 144 and 46 | 3312 |
| 76 and 143 | 10868 |
| 180 and 121 | 21780 |
| 124 and 79 | 9796 |