Least Common Multiple of 505 and 509

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 505 and 509 the smallest integer that is 257045 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 505 and 509 is 257045.

LCM(505,509) = 257045

LCM of 505 and 509

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

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Least Common Multiple of 505 and 509

LCM of 505 and 509 is 257045

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 505 and 509. First we will calculate the prime factors of 505 and 509.

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 509


509 509
1

Prime factors of 509 are 509. Prime factorization of 509 in exponential form is:

509 = 5091

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 505 and 509.

LCM(505,509) = 51×1011×5091
LCM(505,509) = 257045

Factors of 505

List of positive integer factors of 505 that divides 505 without a remainder.

1, 5, 101, 505

Factors of 509

List of positive integer factors of 509 that divides 509 without a remainder.

1, 509

Least Common Multiple of 505 and 509 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 505 and 509, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(505,509) = 1
LCM(505,509) = ( 505 × 509) / 1
LCM(505,509) = 257045 / 1
LCM(505,509) = 257045

Properties of LCM 505 and 509

(i) The LCM of 509 and 505 is associative

LCM of 505 and 509 = LCM of 509 and 505

Related Least Common Multiples of 505

Related Least Common Multiples of 509

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 505 and 509

1. What is the LCM of 505 and 509?

Answer: LCM of 505 and 509 is 257045.

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 509?

Answer: Factors of 509 are 1, 509. There are 2 integers that are factors of 509. The greatest factor of 509 is 509.

4. How to Find the LCM of 505 and 509?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 505 and 509 = 257045

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 505

505 = 5 x 101

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 509

509 = 509

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

LCM = 257045 = 5 x 101 x 509

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 505 and 509 is 257045.