Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 200 and 47
The least common multiple (LCM) of 200 and 47 is 9400.
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 47?
First, calculate the GCD of 200 and 47 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 200 ÷ 47 = 4 remainder 12 |
| 2 | 47 ÷ 12 = 3 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 12 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 1 = 11 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 66 and 131 | 8646 |
| 148 and 174 | 12876 |
| 142 and 186 | 13206 |
| 75 and 63 | 1575 |
| 40 and 145 | 1160 |