LCM( 380, 790 ) = 30020
Step 1 : Place the numbers inside division bar:
380 | 790 |
Step 2 : Find a prime number which divides both numbers.
In this example we can divide by 2. If any number is not divisible by 2 write it down unchanged.
2 | 380 | 790 |
190 | 395 |
Step 3 : Repeat Step 2 until you can no longer divide.
2 | 380 | 790 |
5 | 190 | 395 |
38 | 79 |
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 = 380 · 790 = 30020
This solution can be visualized using a Venn diagram.
The LCM is equal to the product of all the numbers on the diagram.