Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 200 and 91
The least common multiple (LCM) of 200 and 91 is 18200.
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 91?
First, calculate the GCD of 200 and 91 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 200 ÷ 91 = 2 remainder 18 |
| 2 | 91 ÷ 18 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 18 ÷ 1 = 18 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 28 and 173 | 4844 |
| 50 and 79 | 3950 |
| 111 and 54 | 1998 |
| 163 and 57 | 9291 |
| 150 and 46 | 3450 |