Least Common Multiple of 2497 and 2502

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2497 and 2502 the smallest integer that is 6247494 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2497 and 2502 is 6247494.

LCM(2497,2502) = 6247494

LCM of 2497 and 2502

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

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Least Common Multiple of 2497 and 2502

LCM of 2497 and 2502 is 6247494

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 2497 and 2502. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2497 and 2502.

Prime Factorization of 2497


11 2497
227 227
1

Prime factors of 2497 are 11,227. Prime factorization of 2497 in exponential form is:

2497 = 111×2271

Prime Factorization of 2502


2 2502
3 1251
3 417
139 139
1

Prime factors of 2502 are 2, 3,139. Prime factorization of 2502 in exponential form is:

2502 = 21×32×1391

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2497 and 2502.

LCM(2497,2502) = 21×32×111×1391×2271
LCM(2497,2502) = 6247494

Factors of 2497

List of positive integer factors of 2497 that divides 2497 without a remainder.

1, 11, 227, 2497

Factors of 2502

List of positive integer factors of 2502 that divides 2502 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18, 139, 278, 417, 834, 1251, 2502

Least Common Multiple of 2497 and 2502 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2497 and 2502, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(2497,2502) = 1
LCM(2497,2502) = ( 2497 × 2502) / 1
LCM(2497,2502) = 6247494 / 1
LCM(2497,2502) = 6247494

Properties of LCM 2497 and 2502

(i) The LCM of 2502 and 2497 is associative

LCM of 2497 and 2502 = LCM of 2502 and 2497

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 2497 and 2502

1. What is the LCM of 2497 and 2502?

Answer: LCM of 2497 and 2502 is 6247494.

2. What are the Factors of 2497?

Answer: Factors of 2497 are 1, 11, 227, 2497. There are 4 integers that are factors of 2497. The greatest factor of 2497 is 2497.

3. What are the Factors of 2502?

Answer: Factors of 2502 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18, 139, 278, 417, 834, 1251, 2502. There are 12 integers that are factors of 2502. The greatest factor of 2502 is 2502.

4. How to Find the LCM of 2497 and 2502?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 2497 and 2502 = 6247494

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2497

2497 = 11 x 227

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2502

2502 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 139

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

LCM = 6247494 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 11 x 139 x 227

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2497 and 2502 is 6247494.