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 |
|---|---|
| 154 and 194 | 14938 |
| 106 and 58 | 3074 |
| 123 and 26 | 3198 |
| 85 and 35 | 595 |
| 151 and 166 | 25066 |