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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 2501 and 2503 the smallest integer that is 6260003 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 2501 and 2503 is 6260003.
LCM(2501,2503) = 6260003
Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;
Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 2501 and 2503. First we will calculate the prime factors of 2501 and 2503.
Prime Factorization of 2501
41 | 2501 |
61 | 61 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2501 are 41,61. Prime factorization of 2501 in exponential form is:
2501 = 411×611
Prime Factorization of 2503
2503 | 2503 |
1 |
Prime factors of 2503 are 2503. Prime factorization of 2503 in exponential form is:
2503 = 25031
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 2501 and 2503.
LCM(2501,2503) = 411×611×25031
LCM(2501,2503) = 6260003
Factors of 2501
List of positive integer factors of 2501 that divides 2501 without a remainder.
1, 41, 61, 2501
Factors of 2503
List of positive integer factors of 2503 that divides 2503 without a remainder.
1, 2503
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 2501 and 2503, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(2501,2503) = 1
LCM(2501,2503) = ( 2501 × 2503) / 1
LCM(2501,2503) = 6260003 / 1
LCM(2501,2503) = 6260003
(i) The LCM of 2503 and 2501 is associative
LCM of 2501 and 2503 = LCM of 2503 and 2501
1. What is the LCM of 2501 and 2503?
Answer: LCM of 2501 and 2503 is 6260003.
2. What are the Factors of 2501?
Answer: Factors of 2501 are 1, 41, 61, 2501. There are 4 integers that are factors of 2501. The greatest factor of 2501 is 2501.
3. What are the Factors of 2503?
Answer: Factors of 2503 are 1, 2503. There are 2 integers that are factors of 2503. The greatest factor of 2503 is 2503.
4. How to Find the LCM of 2501 and 2503?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 2501 and 2503 = 6260003
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 2501
2501 = 41 x 61
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 2503
2503 = 2503
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 6260003 = 41 x 61 x 2503
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 2501 and 2503 is 6260003.