Least Common Multiple of 1496 and 1503

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1496 and 1503 the smallest integer that is 2248488 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1496 and 1503 is 2248488.

LCM(1496,1503) = 2248488

LCM of 1496 and 1503

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

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Least Common Multiple of 1496 and 1503

LCM of 1496 and 1503 is 2248488

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 1496 and 1503. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1496 and 1503.

Prime Factorization of 1496


2 1496
2 748
2 374
11 187
17 17
1

Prime factors of 1496 are 2, 11,17. Prime factorization of 1496 in exponential form is:

1496 = 23×111×171

Prime Factorization of 1503


3 1503
3 501
167 167
1

Prime factors of 1503 are 3,167. Prime factorization of 1503 in exponential form is:

1503 = 32×1671

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1496 and 1503.

LCM(1496,1503) = 23×32×111×171×1671
LCM(1496,1503) = 2248488

Factors of 1496

List of positive integer factors of 1496 that divides 1496 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 8, 11, 17, 22, 34, 44, 68, 88, 136, 187, 374, 748, 1496

Factors of 1503

List of positive integer factors of 1503 that divides 1503 without a remainder.

1, 3, 9, 167, 501, 1503

Least Common Multiple of 1496 and 1503 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1496 and 1503, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(1496,1503) = 1
LCM(1496,1503) = ( 1496 × 1503) / 1
LCM(1496,1503) = 2248488 / 1
LCM(1496,1503) = 2248488

Properties of LCM 1496 and 1503

(i) The LCM of 1503 and 1496 is associative

LCM of 1496 and 1503 = LCM of 1503 and 1496

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 1496 and 1503

1. What is the LCM of 1496 and 1503?

Answer: LCM of 1496 and 1503 is 2248488.

2. What are the Factors of 1496?

Answer: Factors of 1496 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 11, 17, 22, 34, 44, 68, 88, 136, 187, 374, 748, 1496. There are 16 integers that are factors of 1496. The greatest factor of 1496 is 1496.

3. What are the Factors of 1503?

Answer: Factors of 1503 are 1, 3, 9, 167, 501, 1503. There are 6 integers that are factors of 1503. The greatest factor of 1503 is 1503.

4. How to Find the LCM of 1496 and 1503?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 1496 and 1503 = 2248488

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1496

1496 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 11 x 17

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1503

1503 = 3 x 3 x 167

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

LCM = 2248488 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 11 x 17 x 167

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1496 and 1503 is 2248488.