Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 66 and 200
The least common multiple (LCM) of 66 and 200 is 6600.
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 66 and 200?
First, calculate the GCD of 66 and 200 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 66 ÷ 200 = 0 remainder 66 |
| 2 | 200 ÷ 66 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 66 ÷ 2 = 33 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 118 and 23 | 2714 |
| 85 and 120 | 2040 |
| 187 and 197 | 36839 |
| 110 and 16 | 880 |
| 127 and 159 | 20193 |