Least Common Multiple of 490 and 497

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 490 and 497 the smallest integer that is 34790 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 490 and 497 is 34790.

LCM(490,497) = 34790

LCM of 490 and 497

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

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Least Common Multiple of 490 and 497

LCM of 490 and 497 is 34790

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 490 and 497. First we will calculate the prime factors of 490 and 497.

Prime Factorization of 490


2 490
5 245
7 49
7 7
1

Prime factors of 490 are 2, 5,7. Prime factorization of 490 in exponential form is:

490 = 21×51×72

Prime Factorization of 497


7 497
71 71
1

Prime factors of 497 are 7,71. Prime factorization of 497 in exponential form is:

497 = 71×711

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 490 and 497.

LCM(490,497) = 21×51×72×711
LCM(490,497) = 34790

Factors of 490

List of positive integer factors of 490 that divides 490 without a remainder.

1, 2, 5, 7, 10, 14, 35, 49, 70, 98, 245, 490

Factors of 497

List of positive integer factors of 497 that divides 497 without a remainder.

1, 7, 71, 497

Least Common Multiple of 490 and 497 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 490 and 497, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(490,497) = 7
LCM(490,497) = ( 490 × 497) / 7
LCM(490,497) = 243530 / 7
LCM(490,497) = 34790

Properties of LCM 490 and 497

(i) The LCM of 497 and 490 is associative

LCM of 490 and 497 = LCM of 497 and 490

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 490 and 497

1. What is the LCM of 490 and 497?

Answer: LCM of 490 and 497 is 34790.

2. What are the Factors of 490?

Answer: Factors of 490 are 1, 2, 5, 7, 10, 14, 35, 49, 70, 98, 245, 490. There are 12 integers that are factors of 490. The greatest factor of 490 is 490.

3. What are the Factors of 497?

Answer: Factors of 497 are 1, 7, 71, 497. There are 4 integers that are factors of 497. The greatest factor of 497 is 497.

4. How to Find the LCM of 490 and 497?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 490 and 497 = 34790

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 490

490 = 2 x 5 x 7 x 7

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 497

497 = 7 x 71

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

LCM = 34790 = 2 x 5 x 7 x 7 x 71

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 490 and 497 is 34790.