Least Common Multiple of 1003 and 1008

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1003 and 1008 the smallest integer that is 1011024 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1003 and 1008 is 1011024.

LCM(1003,1008) = 1011024

LCM of 1003 and 1008

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

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Least Common Multiple of 1003 and 1008

LCM of 1003 and 1008 is 1011024

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 1003 and 1008. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1003 and 1008.

Prime Factorization of 1003


17 1003
59 59
1

Prime factors of 1003 are 17,59. Prime factorization of 1003 in exponential form is:

1003 = 171×591

Prime Factorization of 1008


2 1008
2 504
2 252
2 126
3 63
3 21
7 7
1

Prime factors of 1008 are 2, 3,7. Prime factorization of 1008 in exponential form is:

1008 = 24×32×71

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1003 and 1008.

LCM(1003,1008) = 24×32×71×171×591
LCM(1003,1008) = 1011024

Factors of 1003

List of positive integer factors of 1003 that divides 1003 without a remainder.

1, 17, 59, 1003

Factors of 1008

List of positive integer factors of 1008 that divides 1008 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 16, 18, 21, 24, 28, 36, 42, 48, 56, 63, 72, 84, 112, 126, 144, 168, 252, 336, 504, 1008

Least Common Multiple of 1003 and 1008 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1003 and 1008, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(1003,1008) = 1
LCM(1003,1008) = ( 1003 × 1008) / 1
LCM(1003,1008) = 1011024 / 1
LCM(1003,1008) = 1011024

Properties of LCM 1003 and 1008

(i) The LCM of 1008 and 1003 is associative

LCM of 1003 and 1008 = LCM of 1008 and 1003

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 1003 and 1008

1. What is the LCM of 1003 and 1008?

Answer: LCM of 1003 and 1008 is 1011024.

2. What are the Factors of 1003?

Answer: Factors of 1003 are 1, 17, 59, 1003. There are 4 integers that are factors of 1003. The greatest factor of 1003 is 1003.

3. What are the Factors of 1008?

Answer: Factors of 1008 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 16, 18, 21, 24, 28, 36, 42, 48, 56, 63, 72, 84, 112, 126, 144, 168, 252, 336, 504, 1008. There are 30 integers that are factors of 1008. The greatest factor of 1008 is 1008.

4. How to Find the LCM of 1003 and 1008?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 1003 and 1008 = 1011024

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1003

1003 = 17 x 59

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1008

1008 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 7

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

LCM = 1011024 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 7 x 17 x 59

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1003 and 1008 is 1011024.