LCM( 33, 45, 66 ) = 990
Step 1 : Place the numbers inside division bar:
33 | 45 | 66 |
Step 2 : Find a prime number which can divide at least two of your numbers.
In this example we can divide by 3. If any number is not divisible by 3 write it down unchanged.
3 | 33 | 45 | 66 |
11 | 15 | 22 |
Step 3 : Repeat Step 2 until you can no longer divide.
3 | 33 | 45 | 66 |
11 | 11 | 15 | 22 |
1 | 15 | 2 |
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 = 33 · 45 · 66 = 990
This solution can be visualized using a Venn diagram.
The LCM is equal to the product of all the numbers on the diagram.