Least Common Multiple of 1002 and 1006

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1002 and 1006 the smallest integer that is 504006 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1002 and 1006 is 504006.

LCM(1002,1006) = 504006

LCM of 1002 and 1006

Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;

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Least Common Multiple of 1002 and 1006

LCM of 1002 and 1006 is 504006

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 1002 and 1006. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1002 and 1006.

Prime Factorization of 1002


2 1002
3 501
167 167
1

Prime factors of 1002 are 2, 3,167. Prime factorization of 1002 in exponential form is:

1002 = 21×31×1671

Prime Factorization of 1006


2 1006
503 503
1

Prime factors of 1006 are 2,503. Prime factorization of 1006 in exponential form is:

1006 = 21×5031

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1002 and 1006.

LCM(1002,1006) = 21×31×1671×5031
LCM(1002,1006) = 504006

Factors of 1002

List of positive integer factors of 1002 that divides 1002 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 6, 167, 334, 501, 1002

Factors of 1006

List of positive integer factors of 1006 that divides 1006 without a remainder.

1, 2, 503, 1006

Least Common Multiple of 1002 and 1006 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1002 and 1006, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(1002,1006) = 2
LCM(1002,1006) = ( 1002 × 1006) / 2
LCM(1002,1006) = 1008012 / 2
LCM(1002,1006) = 504006

Properties of LCM 1002 and 1006

(i) The LCM of 1006 and 1002 is associative

LCM of 1002 and 1006 = LCM of 1006 and 1002

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 1002 and 1006

1. What is the LCM of 1002 and 1006?

Answer: LCM of 1002 and 1006 is 504006.

2. What are the Factors of 1002?

Answer: Factors of 1002 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 167, 334, 501, 1002. There are 8 integers that are factors of 1002. The greatest factor of 1002 is 1002.

3. What are the Factors of 1006?

Answer: Factors of 1006 are 1, 2, 503, 1006. There are 4 integers that are factors of 1006. The greatest factor of 1006 is 1006.

4. How to Find the LCM of 1002 and 1006?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 1002 and 1006 = 504006

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1002

1002 = 2 x 3 x 167

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1006

1006 = 2 x 503

Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:

LCM = 504006 = 2 x 3 x 167 x 503

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1002 and 1006 is 504006.