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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 494 and 497 the smallest integer that is 245518 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 494 and 497 is 245518.
LCM(494,497) = 245518
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 494 and 497. First we will calculate the prime factors of 494 and 497.
Prime Factorization of 494
2 | 494 |
13 | 247 |
19 | 19 |
1 |
Prime factors of 494 are 2, 13,19. Prime factorization of 494 in exponential form is:
494 = 21×131×191
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 494 and 497.
LCM(494,497) = 21×71×131×191×711
LCM(494,497) = 245518
Factors of 494
List of positive integer factors of 494 that divides 494 without a remainder.
1, 2, 13, 19, 26, 38, 247, 494
Factors of 497
List of positive integer factors of 497 that divides 497 without a remainder.
1, 7, 71, 497
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 494 and 497, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(494,497) = 1
LCM(494,497) = ( 494 × 497) / 1
LCM(494,497) = 245518 / 1
LCM(494,497) = 245518
(i) The LCM of 497 and 494 is associative
LCM of 494 and 497 = LCM of 497 and 494
1. What is the LCM of 494 and 497?
Answer: LCM of 494 and 497 is 245518.
2. What are the Factors of 494?
Answer: Factors of 494 are 1, 2, 13, 19, 26, 38, 247, 494. There are 8 integers that are factors of 494. The greatest factor of 494 is 494.
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 494 and 497?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 494 and 497 = 245518
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 494
494 = 2 x 13 x 19
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 = 245518 = 2 x 7 x 13 x 19 x 71
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 494 and 497 is 245518.