LCM( 21, 35 ) = 105
Step 1 : Place the numbers inside division bar:
| 21 | 35 |
Step 2 : Find a prime number which divides both numbers.
In this example we can divide by 7. If any number is not divisible by 7 write it down unchanged.
| 7 | 21 | 35 |
| 3 | 5 |
Step 4 : LCM is a product of numbers into L shape.
| 7 | 21 | 35 |
| 3 | 5 |
LCM = 7 · 3 · 5 = 105
This solution can be visualized using a Venn diagram.
The LCM is equal to the product of all the numbers on the diagram.