Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 73 and 200
The least common multiple (LCM) of 73 and 200 is 14600.
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 73 and 200?
First, calculate the GCD of 73 and 200 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 73 ÷ 200 = 0 remainder 73 |
| 2 | 200 ÷ 73 = 2 remainder 54 |
| 3 | 73 ÷ 54 = 1 remainder 19 |
| 4 | 54 ÷ 19 = 2 remainder 16 |
| 5 | 19 ÷ 16 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 16 ÷ 3 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 72 and 11 | 792 |
| 150 and 40 | 600 |
| 101 and 96 | 9696 |
| 57 and 186 | 3534 |
| 33 and 164 | 5412 |