LCM( 436, 576 ) = 62784
Step 1 : Place the numbers inside division bar:
436 | 576 |
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 | 436 | 576 |
218 | 288 |
Step 3 : Repeat Step 2 until you can no longer divide.
2 | 436 | 576 |
2 | 218 | 288 |
109 | 144 |
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 = 436 · 576 = 62784
This solution can be visualized using a Venn diagram.
The LCM is equal to the product of all the numbers on the diagram.