LCM( 8, 3 ) = 24
Step 1 : Place the numbers inside division bar:
8 | 3 |
Step 2 : Find a prime number which divides both numbers.
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 = 8 · 3 = 24
This solution can be visualized using a Venn diagram.
The LCM is equal to the product of all the numbers on the diagram.