LCM( 105, 63 ) = 315
Step 1 : Place the numbers inside division bar:
105 | 63 |
Step 2 : Find a prime number which divides both numbers.
In this example we can divide by 3. If any number is not divisible by 3 write it down unchanged.
3 | 105 | 63 |
35 | 21 |
Step 3 : Repeat Step 2 until you can no longer divide.
3 | 105 | 63 |
7 | 35 | 21 |
5 | 3 |
Since there are no primes that divides at least two of given numbers, we conclude that the LCM is a product of starting numbers.
LCM = 105 · 63 = 315
This solution can be visualized using a Venn diagram.
The LCM is equal to the product of all the numbers on the diagram.