LCM( 17, 2 ) = 34
Step 1 : Place the numbers inside division bar:
17 | 2 |
Step 2 : Find a prime number which divides both numbers.
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 = 17 · 2 = 34
This solution can be visualized using a Venn diagram.
The LCM is equal to the product of all the numbers on the diagram.