LCM( 1476, 861 ) = 10332
Step 1 : Place the numbers inside division bar:
1476 | 861 |
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 | 1476 | 861 |
492 | 287 |
Step 3 : Repeat Step 2 until you can no longer divide.
3 | 1476 | 861 |
41 | 492 | 287 |
12 | 7 |
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 = 1476 · 861 = 10332
This solution can be visualized using a Venn diagram.
The LCM is equal to the product of all the numbers on the diagram.