LCM( 3, 4 ) = 12
Step 1 : Place the numbers inside division bar:
3 | 4 |
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 = 3 · 4 = 12
This solution can be visualized using a Venn diagram.
The LCM is equal to the product of all the numbers on the diagram.