Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 96 and 200
The least common multiple (LCM) of 96 and 200 is 2400.
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 96 and 200?
First, calculate the GCD of 96 and 200 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 96 ÷ 200 = 0 remainder 96 |
| 2 | 200 ÷ 96 = 2 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 96 ÷ 8 = 12 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 125 and 40 | 1000 |
| 188 and 199 | 37412 |
| 81 and 150 | 4050 |
| 196 and 162 | 15876 |
| 147 and 133 | 2793 |