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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 505 and 510 the smallest integer that is 51510 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 505 and 510 is 51510.
LCM(505,510) = 51510
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 510. First we will calculate the prime factors of 505 and 510.
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 510
2 | 510 |
3 | 255 |
5 | 85 |
17 | 17 |
1 |
Prime factors of 510 are 2, 3, 5,17. Prime factorization of 510 in exponential form is:
510 = 21×31×51×171
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 505 and 510.
LCM(505,510) = 21×31×51×171×1011
LCM(505,510) = 51510
Factors of 505
List of positive integer factors of 505 that divides 505 without a remainder.
1, 5, 101, 505
Factors of 510
List of positive integer factors of 510 that divides 510 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 10, 15, 17, 30, 34, 51, 85, 102, 170, 255, 510
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 505 and 510, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(505,510) = 5
LCM(505,510) = ( 505 × 510) / 5
LCM(505,510) = 257550 / 5
LCM(505,510) = 51510
(i) The LCM of 510 and 505 is associative
LCM of 505 and 510 = LCM of 510 and 505
1. What is the LCM of 505 and 510?
Answer: LCM of 505 and 510 is 51510.
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 510?
Answer: Factors of 510 are 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 10, 15, 17, 30, 34, 51, 85, 102, 170, 255, 510. There are 16 integers that are factors of 510. The greatest factor of 510 is 510.
4. How to Find the LCM of 505 and 510?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 505 and 510 = 51510
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 505
505 = 5 x 101
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 510
510 = 2 x 3 x 5 x 17
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 51510 = 2 x 3 x 5 x 17 x 101
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 505 and 510 is 51510.