LCM( 14, 20, 27 ) = 3780
Step 1 : Place the numbers inside division bar:
| 14 | 20 | 27 |
Step 2 : Find a prime number which can divide at least two of your numbers.
In this example we can divide by 2. If any number is not divisible by 2 write it down unchanged.
| 2 | 14 | 20 | 27 |
| 7 | 10 | 27 |
Step 4 : LCM is a product of numbers into L shape.
| 2 | 14 | 20 | 27 |
| 7 | 10 | 27 |
LCM = 2 · 7 · 10 · 27 = 3780
This solution can be visualized using a Venn diagram.
The LCM is equal to the product of all the numbers on the diagram.