Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 56 and 200
The least common multiple (LCM) of 56 and 200 is 1400.
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 56 and 200?
First, calculate the GCD of 56 and 200 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 56 ÷ 200 = 0 remainder 56 |
| 2 | 200 ÷ 56 = 3 remainder 32 |
| 3 | 56 ÷ 32 = 1 remainder 24 |
| 4 | 32 ÷ 24 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 5 | 24 ÷ 8 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 116 and 42 | 2436 |
| 36 and 84 | 252 |
| 167 and 192 | 32064 |
| 135 and 41 | 5535 |
| 115 and 97 | 11155 |