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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 5003 and 5006 the smallest integer that is 25045018 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 5003 and 5006 is 25045018.
LCM(5003,5006) = 25045018
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 5003 and 5006. First we will calculate the prime factors of 5003 and 5006.
Prime Factorization of 5003
5003 | 5003 |
1 |
Prime factors of 5003 are 5003. Prime factorization of 5003 in exponential form is:
5003 = 50031
Prime Factorization of 5006
2 | 5006 |
2503 | 2503 |
1 |
Prime factors of 5006 are 2,2503. Prime factorization of 5006 in exponential form is:
5006 = 21×25031
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 5003 and 5006.
LCM(5003,5006) = 21×25031×50031
LCM(5003,5006) = 25045018
Factors of 5003
List of positive integer factors of 5003 that divides 5003 without a remainder.
1, 5003
Factors of 5006
List of positive integer factors of 5006 that divides 5006 without a remainder.
1, 2, 2503, 5006
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 5003 and 5006, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(5003,5006) = 1
LCM(5003,5006) = ( 5003 × 5006) / 1
LCM(5003,5006) = 25045018 / 1
LCM(5003,5006) = 25045018
(i) The LCM of 5006 and 5003 is associative
LCM of 5003 and 5006 = LCM of 5006 and 5003
1. What is the LCM of 5003 and 5006?
Answer: LCM of 5003 and 5006 is 25045018.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 5006?
Answer: Factors of 5006 are 1, 2, 2503, 5006. There are 4 integers that are factors of 5006. The greatest factor of 5006 is 5006.
4. How to Find the LCM of 5003 and 5006?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 5003 and 5006 = 25045018
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 5003
5003 = 5003
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 5006
5006 = 2 x 2503
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 25045018 = 2 x 2503 x 5003
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 5003 and 5006 is 25045018.