Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 200 and 68
The least common multiple (LCM) of 200 and 68 is 3400.
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 68?
First, calculate the GCD of 200 and 68 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 200 ÷ 68 = 2 remainder 64 |
| 2 | 68 ÷ 64 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 64 ÷ 4 = 16 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 99 and 82 | 8118 |
| 110 and 96 | 5280 |
| 195 and 122 | 23790 |
| 161 and 102 | 16422 |
| 141 and 19 | 2679 |