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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 504 and 512 the smallest integer that is 32256 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 504 and 512 is 32256.
LCM(504,512) = 32256
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 512. First we will calculate the prime factors of 504 and 512.
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 512
2 | 512 |
2 | 256 |
2 | 128 |
2 | 64 |
2 | 32 |
2 | 16 |
2 | 8 |
2 | 4 |
2 | 2 |
1 |
Prime factors of 512 are 2. Prime factorization of 512 in exponential form is:
512 = 29
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 504 and 512.
LCM(504,512) = 29×32×71
LCM(504,512) = 32256
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 512
List of positive integer factors of 512 that divides 512 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 504 and 512, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(504,512) = 8
LCM(504,512) = ( 504 × 512) / 8
LCM(504,512) = 258048 / 8
LCM(504,512) = 32256
(i) The LCM of 512 and 504 is associative
LCM of 504 and 512 = LCM of 512 and 504
1. What is the LCM of 504 and 512?
Answer: LCM of 504 and 512 is 32256.
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 512?
Answer: Factors of 512 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512. There are 10 integers that are factors of 512. The greatest factor of 512 is 512.
4. How to Find the LCM of 504 and 512?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 504 and 512 = 32256
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 512
512 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 32256 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 7
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 504 and 512 is 32256.