Least Common Multiple of 1502 and 1506

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1502 and 1506 the smallest integer that is 1131006 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1502 and 1506 is 1131006.

LCM(1502,1506) = 1131006

LCM of 1502 and 1506

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

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Least Common Multiple of 1502 and 1506

LCM of 1502 and 1506 is 1131006

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 1502 and 1506. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1502 and 1506.

Prime Factorization of 1502


2 1502
751 751
1

Prime factors of 1502 are 2,751. Prime factorization of 1502 in exponential form is:

1502 = 21×7511

Prime Factorization of 1506


2 1506
3 753
251 251
1

Prime factors of 1506 are 2, 3,251. Prime factorization of 1506 in exponential form is:

1506 = 21×31×2511

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1502 and 1506.

LCM(1502,1506) = 21×31×2511×7511
LCM(1502,1506) = 1131006

Factors of 1502

List of positive integer factors of 1502 that divides 1502 without a remainder.

1, 2, 751, 1502

Factors of 1506

List of positive integer factors of 1506 that divides 1506 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 6, 251, 502, 753, 1506

Least Common Multiple of 1502 and 1506 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1502 and 1506, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(1502,1506) = 2
LCM(1502,1506) = ( 1502 × 1506) / 2
LCM(1502,1506) = 2262012 / 2
LCM(1502,1506) = 1131006

Properties of LCM 1502 and 1506

(i) The LCM of 1506 and 1502 is associative

LCM of 1502 and 1506 = LCM of 1506 and 1502

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 1502 and 1506

1. What is the LCM of 1502 and 1506?

Answer: LCM of 1502 and 1506 is 1131006.

2. What are the Factors of 1502?

Answer: Factors of 1502 are 1, 2, 751, 1502. There are 4 integers that are factors of 1502. The greatest factor of 1502 is 1502.

3. What are the Factors of 1506?

Answer: Factors of 1506 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 251, 502, 753, 1506. There are 8 integers that are factors of 1506. The greatest factor of 1506 is 1506.

4. How to Find the LCM of 1502 and 1506?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 1502 and 1506 = 1131006

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1502

1502 = 2 x 751

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1506

1506 = 2 x 3 x 251

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

LCM = 1131006 = 2 x 3 x 251 x 751

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1502 and 1506 is 1131006.