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Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty
Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 505 and 507 the smallest integer that is 256035 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 505 and 507 is 256035.
LCM(505,507) = 256035
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 505 and 507. First we will calculate the prime factors of 505 and 507.
Prime Factorization of 505
5 | 505 |
101 | 101 |
1 |
Prime factors of 505 are 5,101. Prime factorization of 505 in exponential form is:
505 = 51×1011
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 505 and 507.
LCM(505,507) = 31×51×132×1011
LCM(505,507) = 256035
Factors of 505
List of positive integer factors of 505 that divides 505 without a remainder.
1, 5, 101, 505
Factors of 507
List of positive integer factors of 507 that divides 507 without a remainder.
1, 3, 13, 39, 169, 507
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 505 and 507, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(505,507) = 1
LCM(505,507) = ( 505 × 507) / 1
LCM(505,507) = 256035 / 1
LCM(505,507) = 256035
(i) The LCM of 507 and 505 is associative
LCM of 505 and 507 = LCM of 507 and 505
1. What is the LCM of 505 and 507?
Answer: LCM of 505 and 507 is 256035.
2. What are the Factors of 505?
Answer: Factors of 505 are 1, 5, 101, 505. There are 4 integers that are factors of 505. The greatest factor of 505 is 505.
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 505 and 507?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 505 and 507 = 256035
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 505
505 = 5 x 101
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 = 256035 = 3 x 5 x 13 x 13 x 101
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 505 and 507 is 256035.