LCM( 35, 75, 95 ) = 9975
Step 1 : Place the numbers inside division bar:
35 | 75 | 95 |
Step 2 : Find a prime number which can divide at least two of your numbers.
In this example we can divide by 5. If any number is not divisible by 5 write it down unchanged.
5 | 35 | 75 | 95 |
7 | 15 | 19 |
Step 4 : LCM is a product of numbers into L shape.
5 | 35 | 75 | 95 |
7 | 15 | 19 |
LCM = 5 · 7 · 15 · 19 = 9975
This solution can be visualized using a Venn diagram.
The LCM is equal to the product of all the numbers on the diagram.