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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 499 and 506 the smallest integer that is 252494 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 499 and 506 is 252494.
LCM(499,506) = 252494
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 499 and 506. First we will calculate the prime factors of 499 and 506.
Prime Factorization of 499
499 | 499 |
1 |
Prime factors of 499 are 499. Prime factorization of 499 in exponential form is:
499 = 4991
Prime Factorization of 506
2 | 506 |
11 | 253 |
23 | 23 |
1 |
Prime factors of 506 are 2, 11,23. Prime factorization of 506 in exponential form is:
506 = 21×111×231
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 499 and 506.
LCM(499,506) = 21×111×231×4991
LCM(499,506) = 252494
Factors of 499
List of positive integer factors of 499 that divides 499 without a remainder.
1, 499
Factors of 506
List of positive integer factors of 506 that divides 506 without a remainder.
1, 2, 11, 22, 23, 46, 253, 506
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 499 and 506, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(499,506) = 1
LCM(499,506) = ( 499 × 506) / 1
LCM(499,506) = 252494 / 1
LCM(499,506) = 252494
(i) The LCM of 506 and 499 is associative
LCM of 499 and 506 = LCM of 506 and 499
1. What is the LCM of 499 and 506?
Answer: LCM of 499 and 506 is 252494.
2. What are the Factors of 499?
Answer: Factors of 499 are 1, 499. There are 2 integers that are factors of 499. The greatest factor of 499 is 499.
3. What are the Factors of 506?
Answer: Factors of 506 are 1, 2, 11, 22, 23, 46, 253, 506. There are 8 integers that are factors of 506. The greatest factor of 506 is 506.
4. How to Find the LCM of 499 and 506?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 499 and 506 = 252494
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 499
499 = 499
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 506
506 = 2 x 11 x 23
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 252494 = 2 x 11 x 23 x 499
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 499 and 506 is 252494.