Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 48 and 200
The least common multiple (LCM) of 48 and 200 is 1200.
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 48 and 200?
First, calculate the GCD of 48 and 200 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 48 ÷ 200 = 0 remainder 48 |
| 2 | 200 ÷ 48 = 4 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 48 ÷ 8 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 100 and 118 | 5900 |
| 55 and 21 | 1155 |
| 152 and 87 | 13224 |
| 105 and 109 | 11445 |
| 200 and 104 | 2600 |