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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 504 and 508 the smallest integer that is 64008 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 504 and 508 is 64008.
LCM(504,508) = 64008
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 504 and 508. First we will calculate the prime factors of 504 and 508.
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
Prime Factorization of 508
2 | 508 |
2 | 254 |
127 | 127 |
1 |
Prime factors of 508 are 2,127. Prime factorization of 508 in exponential form is:
508 = 22×1271
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 504 and 508.
LCM(504,508) = 23×32×71×1271
LCM(504,508) = 64008
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
Factors of 508
List of positive integer factors of 508 that divides 508 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 127, 254, 508
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 504 and 508, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(504,508) = 4
LCM(504,508) = ( 504 × 508) / 4
LCM(504,508) = 256032 / 4
LCM(504,508) = 64008
(i) The LCM of 508 and 504 is associative
LCM of 504 and 508 = LCM of 508 and 504
1. What is the LCM of 504 and 508?
Answer: LCM of 504 and 508 is 64008.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 508?
Answer: Factors of 508 are 1, 2, 4, 127, 254, 508. There are 6 integers that are factors of 508. The greatest factor of 508 is 508.
4. How to Find the LCM of 504 and 508?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 504 and 508 = 64008
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 504
504 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 7
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 508
508 = 2 x 2 x 127
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 64008 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 7 x 127
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 504 and 508 is 64008.