LCM( 45, 60, 150 ) = 900
Step 1 : Place the numbers inside division bar:
45 | 60 | 150 |
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 | 45 | 60 | 150 |
15 | 20 | 50 |
Step 3 : Repeat Step 2 until you can no longer divide.
3 | 45 | 60 | 150 |
5 | 15 | 20 | 50 |
3 | 4 | 10 |
3 | 45 | 60 | 150 |
5 | 15 | 20 | 50 |
2 | 3 | 4 | 10 |
3 | 2 | 5 |
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 = 45 · 60 · 150 = 900
This solution can be visualized using a Venn diagram.
The LCM is equal to the product of all the numbers on the diagram.