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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 497 and 504 the smallest integer that is 35784 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 497 and 504 is 35784.
LCM(497,504) = 35784
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 504. First we will calculate the prime factors of 497 and 504.
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 504
2 | 504 |
2 | 252 |
2 | 126 |
3 | 63 |
3 | 21 |
7 | 7 |
1 |
Prime factors of 504 are 2, 3,7. Prime factorization of 504 in exponential form is:
504 = 23×32×71
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 497 and 504.
LCM(497,504) = 23×32×71×711
LCM(497,504) = 35784
Factors of 497
List of positive integer factors of 497 that divides 497 without a remainder.
1, 7, 71, 497
Factors of 504
List of positive integer factors of 504 that divides 504 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 18, 21, 24, 28, 36, 42, 56, 63, 72, 84, 126, 168, 252, 504
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 497 and 504, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(497,504) = 7
LCM(497,504) = ( 497 × 504) / 7
LCM(497,504) = 250488 / 7
LCM(497,504) = 35784
(i) The LCM of 504 and 497 is associative
LCM of 497 and 504 = LCM of 504 and 497
1. What is the LCM of 497 and 504?
Answer: LCM of 497 and 504 is 35784.
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 504?
Answer: Factors of 504 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 18, 21, 24, 28, 36, 42, 56, 63, 72, 84, 126, 168, 252, 504. There are 24 integers that are factors of 504. The greatest factor of 504 is 504.
4. How to Find the LCM of 497 and 504?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 497 and 504 = 35784
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 497
497 = 7 x 71
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 504
504 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 7
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 35784 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 7 x 71
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 497 and 504 is 35784.