LCM( 38, 40, 66 ) = 25080
Step 1 : Place the numbers inside division bar:
| 38 | 40 | 66 |
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 | 38 | 40 | 66 |
| 19 | 20 | 33 |
Step 4 : LCM is a product of numbers into L shape.
| 2 | 38 | 40 | 66 |
| 19 | 20 | 33 |
LCM = 2 · 19 · 20 · 33 = 25080
This solution can be visualized using a Venn diagram.
The LCM is equal to the product of all the numbers on the diagram.