Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 32 and 200
The least common multiple (LCM) of 32 and 200 is 800.
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 32 and 200?
First, calculate the GCD of 32 and 200 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 32 ÷ 200 = 0 remainder 32 |
| 2 | 200 ÷ 32 = 6 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 32 ÷ 8 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 171 and 177 | 10089 |
| 181 and 159 | 28779 |
| 45 and 81 | 405 |
| 147 and 140 | 2940 |
| 38 and 118 | 2242 |