Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 200 and 81
The least common multiple (LCM) of 200 and 81 is 16200.
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 81?
First, calculate the GCD of 200 and 81 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 200 ÷ 81 = 2 remainder 38 |
| 2 | 81 ÷ 38 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 38 ÷ 5 = 7 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 173 and 188 | 32524 |
| 39 and 103 | 4017 |
| 76 and 31 | 2356 |
| 122 and 73 | 8906 |
| 36 and 143 | 5148 |