LCM( 2515, 45 ) = 22635
Step 1 : Place the numbers inside division bar:
2515 | 45 |
Step 2 : Find a prime number which divides both numbers.
In this example we can divide by 5. If any number is not divisible by 5 write it down unchanged.
5 | 2515 | 45 |
503 | 9 |
Step 4 : LCM is a product of numbers into L shape.
5 | 2515 | 45 |
503 | 9 |
LCM = 5 · 503 · 9 = 22635
This solution can be visualized using a Venn diagram.
The LCM is equal to the product of all the numbers on the diagram.