Least Common Multiple of 502 and 507

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 502 and 507 the smallest integer that is 254514 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 502 and 507 is 254514.

LCM(502,507) = 254514

LCM of 502 and 507

Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;

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Least Common Multiple of 502 and 507

LCM of 502 and 507 is 254514

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 502 and 507. First we will calculate the prime factors of 502 and 507.

Prime Factorization of 502


2 502
251 251
1

Prime factors of 502 are 2,251. Prime factorization of 502 in exponential form is:

502 = 21×2511

Prime Factorization of 507


3 507
13 169
13 13
1

Prime factors of 507 are 3,13. Prime factorization of 507 in exponential form is:

507 = 31×132

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 502 and 507.

LCM(502,507) = 21×31×132×2511
LCM(502,507) = 254514

Factors of 502

List of positive integer factors of 502 that divides 502 without a remainder.

1, 2, 251, 502

Factors of 507

List of positive integer factors of 507 that divides 507 without a remainder.

1, 3, 13, 39, 169, 507

Least Common Multiple of 502 and 507 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 502 and 507, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(502,507) = 1
LCM(502,507) = ( 502 × 507) / 1
LCM(502,507) = 254514 / 1
LCM(502,507) = 254514

Properties of LCM 502 and 507

(i) The LCM of 507 and 502 is associative

LCM of 502 and 507 = LCM of 507 and 502

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 502 and 507

1. What is the LCM of 502 and 507?

Answer: LCM of 502 and 507 is 254514.

2. What are the Factors of 502?

Answer: Factors of 502 are 1, 2, 251, 502. There are 4 integers that are factors of 502. The greatest factor of 502 is 502.

3. What are the Factors of 507?

Answer: Factors of 507 are 1, 3, 13, 39, 169, 507. There are 6 integers that are factors of 507. The greatest factor of 507 is 507.

4. How to Find the LCM of 502 and 507?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 502 and 507 = 254514

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 502

502 = 2 x 251

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 507

507 = 3 x 13 x 13

Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:

LCM = 254514 = 2 x 3 x 13 x 13 x 251

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 502 and 507 is 254514.