LCM( 75, 90 ) = 450
Step 1 : Place the numbers inside division bar:
75 | 90 |
Step 2 : Find a prime number which divides both numbers.
In this example we can divide by 3. If any number is not divisible by 3 write it down unchanged.
3 | 75 | 90 |
25 | 30 |
Step 3 : Repeat Step 2 until you can no longer divide.
3 | 75 | 90 |
5 | 25 | 30 |
5 | 6 |
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 = 75 · 90 = 450
This solution can be visualized using a Venn diagram.
The LCM is equal to the product of all the numbers on the diagram.