Find Least Common Multiple of 2923 and 3239 using ladder method..

LCM( 2923, 3239 ) = 119843

Step 1 : Place the numbers inside division bar:

Step 2 : Find a prime number which divides both numbers.

In this example we can divide by 79. If any number is not divisible by 79 write it down unchanged.

Step 4 : LCM is a product of numbers into L shape.

LCM = 79 · 37 · 41 = 119843

This solution can be visualized using a Venn diagram.

The LCM is equal to the product of all the numbers on the diagram.