Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 200 and 84
The least common multiple (LCM) of 200 and 84 is 4200.
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 84?
First, calculate the GCD of 200 and 84 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 200 ÷ 84 = 2 remainder 32 |
| 2 | 84 ÷ 32 = 2 remainder 20 |
| 3 | 32 ÷ 20 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 4 | 20 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 5 | 12 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 6 | 8 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 187 and 40 | 7480 |
| 38 and 145 | 5510 |
| 153 and 167 | 25551 |
| 50 and 159 | 7950 |
| 140 and 71 | 9940 |