LCM( 158, 88 ) = 6952
Step 1 : Place the numbers inside division bar:
158 | 88 |
Step 2 : Find a prime number which divides both numbers.
In this example we can divide by 2. If any number is not divisible by 2 write it down unchanged.
2 | 158 | 88 |
79 | 44 |
Step 4 : LCM is a product of numbers into L shape.
2 | 158 | 88 |
79 | 44 |
LCM = 2 · 79 · 44 = 6952
This solution can be visualized using a Venn diagram.
The LCM is equal to the product of all the numbers on the diagram.