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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 497 and 500 the smallest integer that is 248500 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 497 and 500 is 248500.
LCM(497,500) = 248500
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 497 and 500. First we will calculate the prime factors of 497 and 500.
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
Prime Factorization of 500
2 | 500 |
2 | 250 |
5 | 125 |
5 | 25 |
5 | 5 |
1 |
Prime factors of 500 are 2,5. Prime factorization of 500 in exponential form is:
500 = 22×53
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 497 and 500.
LCM(497,500) = 22×53×71×711
LCM(497,500) = 248500
Factors of 497
List of positive integer factors of 497 that divides 497 without a remainder.
1, 7, 71, 497
Factors of 500
List of positive integer factors of 500 that divides 500 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 20, 25, 50, 100, 125, 250, 500
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 497 and 500, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(497,500) = 1
LCM(497,500) = ( 497 × 500) / 1
LCM(497,500) = 248500 / 1
LCM(497,500) = 248500
(i) The LCM of 500 and 497 is associative
LCM of 497 and 500 = LCM of 500 and 497
1. What is the LCM of 497 and 500?
Answer: LCM of 497 and 500 is 248500.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 500?
Answer: Factors of 500 are 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 20, 25, 50, 100, 125, 250, 500. There are 12 integers that are factors of 500. The greatest factor of 500 is 500.
4. How to Find the LCM of 497 and 500?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 497 and 500 = 248500
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 497
497 = 7 x 71
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 500
500 = 2 x 2 x 5 x 5 x 5
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 248500 = 2 x 2 x 5 x 5 x 5 x 7 x 71
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 497 and 500 is 248500.