LCM( 232, 145 ) = 1160
Step 1 : Place the numbers inside division bar:
232 | 145 |
Step 2 : Find a prime number which divides both numbers.
In this example we can divide by 29. If any number is not divisible by 29 write it down unchanged.
29 | 232 | 145 |
8 | 5 |
Step 4 : LCM is a product of numbers into L shape.
29 | 232 | 145 |
8 | 5 |
LCM = 29 · 8 · 5 = 1160
This solution can be visualized using a Venn diagram.
The LCM is equal to the product of all the numbers on the diagram.