Least Common Multiple of 494 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 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

LCM of 494 and 497

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

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Least Common Multiple of 494 and 497

LCM of 494 and 497 is 245518

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

Least Common Multiple of 494 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 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

Properties of LCM 494 and 497

(i) The LCM of 497 and 494 is associative

LCM of 494 and 497 = LCM of 497 and 494

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 494 and 497

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.