Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 52 and 200
The least common multiple (LCM) of 52 and 200 is 2600.
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 52 and 200?
First, calculate the GCD of 52 and 200 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 52 ÷ 200 = 0 remainder 52 |
| 2 | 200 ÷ 52 = 3 remainder 44 |
| 3 | 52 ÷ 44 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 44 ÷ 8 = 5 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 84 and 20 | 420 |
| 142 and 16 | 1136 |
| 73 and 23 | 1679 |
| 174 and 146 | 12702 |
| 191 and 168 | 32088 |