The LCM (Least Common Multiple) is the smallest multiple that is divisible by both numbers being considered. In this case, the numbers are 5 and 15. The multiples of 5 are 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and so on. The multiples of 15 are 15, 30, 45, 60, and so on. The smallest multiple that is common to both is 15, making it the LCM.