Least Common Multiple of 5042 and 5048

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 5042 and 5048 the smallest integer that is 12726008 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 5042 and 5048 is 12726008.

LCM(5042,5048) = 12726008

LCM of 5042 and 5048

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

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Least Common Multiple of 5042 and 5048

LCM of 5042 and 5048 is 12726008

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 5042 and 5048. First we will calculate the prime factors of 5042 and 5048.

Prime Factorization of 5042


2 5042
2521 2521
1

Prime factors of 5042 are 2,2521. Prime factorization of 5042 in exponential form is:

5042 = 21×25211

Prime Factorization of 5048


2 5048
2 2524
2 1262
631 631
1

Prime factors of 5048 are 2,631. Prime factorization of 5048 in exponential form is:

5048 = 23×6311

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 5042 and 5048.

LCM(5042,5048) = 23×6311×25211
LCM(5042,5048) = 12726008

Factors of 5042

List of positive integer factors of 5042 that divides 5042 without a remainder.

1, 2, 2521, 5042

Factors of 5048

List of positive integer factors of 5048 that divides 5048 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 8, 631, 1262, 2524, 5048

Least Common Multiple of 5042 and 5048 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 5042 and 5048, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(5042,5048) = 2
LCM(5042,5048) = ( 5042 × 5048) / 2
LCM(5042,5048) = 25452016 / 2
LCM(5042,5048) = 12726008

Properties of LCM 5042 and 5048

(i) The LCM of 5048 and 5042 is associative

LCM of 5042 and 5048 = LCM of 5048 and 5042

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 5042 and 5048

1. What is the LCM of 5042 and 5048?

Answer: LCM of 5042 and 5048 is 12726008.

2. What are the Factors of 5042?

Answer: Factors of 5042 are 1, 2, 2521, 5042. There are 4 integers that are factors of 5042. The greatest factor of 5042 is 5042.

3. What are the Factors of 5048?

Answer: Factors of 5048 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 631, 1262, 2524, 5048. There are 8 integers that are factors of 5048. The greatest factor of 5048 is 5048.

4. How to Find the LCM of 5042 and 5048?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 5042 and 5048 = 12726008

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 5042

5042 = 2 x 2521

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 5048

5048 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 631

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

LCM = 12726008 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 631 x 2521

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 5042 and 5048 is 12726008.