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Find Lowest Common Multiple using Division Method

Find Lowest Common Multiple using Division Method


Examples 1

Find the LCM of 10 and 15.

Use division method.

10
15
L.C.M :

This interactive tool is designed to understand and explain finding Least common multiple (LCM) using division method.

Instructions:

  1. Divide the given numbers by a suitable prime number, which exactly divides at least two of the given numbers.
  2. Put the quotient directly under the numbers in the next row. If the number is not divided exactly, bring it down in the next row.
  3. Continue the process of step 1 and step 2 until all co-prime numbers are left in the last row.
  4. multiply all the prime numbers by which we have divided. This product is the least common multiple of the given numbers.


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