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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 4997 and 5003 the smallest integer that is 24999991 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 4997 and 5003 is 24999991.
LCM(4997,5003) = 24999991
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 4997 and 5003. First we will calculate the prime factors of 4997 and 5003.
Prime Factorization of 4997
19 | 4997 |
263 | 263 |
1 |
Prime factors of 4997 are 19,263. Prime factorization of 4997 in exponential form is:
4997 = 191×2631
Prime Factorization of 5003
5003 | 5003 |
1 |
Prime factors of 5003 are 5003. Prime factorization of 5003 in exponential form is:
5003 = 50031
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 4997 and 5003.
LCM(4997,5003) = 191×2631×50031
LCM(4997,5003) = 24999991
Factors of 4997
List of positive integer factors of 4997 that divides 4997 without a remainder.
1, 19, 263, 4997
Factors of 5003
List of positive integer factors of 5003 that divides 5003 without a remainder.
1, 5003
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 4997 and 5003, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(4997,5003) = 1
LCM(4997,5003) = ( 4997 × 5003) / 1
LCM(4997,5003) = 24999991 / 1
LCM(4997,5003) = 24999991
(i) The LCM of 5003 and 4997 is associative
LCM of 4997 and 5003 = LCM of 5003 and 4997
1. What is the LCM of 4997 and 5003?
Answer: LCM of 4997 and 5003 is 24999991.
2. What are the Factors of 4997?
Answer: Factors of 4997 are 1, 19, 263, 4997. There are 4 integers that are factors of 4997. The greatest factor of 4997 is 4997.
3. What are the Factors of 5003?
Answer: Factors of 5003 are 1, 5003. There are 2 integers that are factors of 5003. The greatest factor of 5003 is 5003.
4. How to Find the LCM of 4997 and 5003?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 4997 and 5003 = 24999991
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 4997
4997 = 19 x 263
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 5003
5003 = 5003
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 24999991 = 19 x 263 x 5003
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 4997 and 5003 is 24999991.