Explanation: The Least Common Multiple (LCM) is the smallest number that two or more numbers will divide into evenly. NOTE: to find LCM you first need to know how to find GCD.
First we will find LCM for first two numbers ( 16 and24 ).
Step 1: Find the GCD (Greatest Common Divisor ) of 16 and 24 which is 8.
Step 2: Multiply the numbers 16 and 24 together ( 16 * 24 = 384 )
Step 3: Divide the 384 with 8. (384/8 = 48)
So, the LCM of 16 and 24 is 48.
Now we will find the LCM of above result (48) and third number ( 40 ) using the same procedure.
