Least Common Multiple of 506 and 508

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 506 and 508 the smallest integer that is 128524 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 506 and 508 is 128524.

LCM(506,508) = 128524

LCM of 506 and 508

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

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Least Common Multiple of 506 and 508

LCM of 506 and 508 is 128524

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 506 and 508. First we will calculate the prime factors of 506 and 508.

Prime Factorization of 506


2 506
11 253
23 23
1

Prime factors of 506 are 2, 11,23. Prime factorization of 506 in exponential form is:

506 = 21×111×231

Prime Factorization of 508


2 508
2 254
127 127
1

Prime factors of 508 are 2,127. Prime factorization of 508 in exponential form is:

508 = 22×1271

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 506 and 508.

LCM(506,508) = 22×111×231×1271
LCM(506,508) = 128524

Factors of 506

List of positive integer factors of 506 that divides 506 without a remainder.

1, 2, 11, 22, 23, 46, 253, 506

Factors of 508

List of positive integer factors of 508 that divides 508 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 127, 254, 508

Least Common Multiple of 506 and 508 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 506 and 508, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(506,508) = 2
LCM(506,508) = ( 506 × 508) / 2
LCM(506,508) = 257048 / 2
LCM(506,508) = 128524

Properties of LCM 506 and 508

(i) The LCM of 508 and 506 is associative

LCM of 506 and 508 = LCM of 508 and 506

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 506 and 508

1. What is the LCM of 506 and 508?

Answer: LCM of 506 and 508 is 128524.

2. What are the Factors of 506?

Answer: Factors of 506 are 1, 2, 11, 22, 23, 46, 253, 506. There are 8 integers that are factors of 506. The greatest factor of 506 is 506.

3. What are the Factors of 508?

Answer: Factors of 508 are 1, 2, 4, 127, 254, 508. There are 6 integers that are factors of 508. The greatest factor of 508 is 508.

4. How to Find the LCM of 506 and 508?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 506 and 508 = 128524

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 506

506 = 2 x 11 x 23

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 508

508 = 2 x 2 x 127

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

LCM = 128524 = 2 x 2 x 11 x 23 x 127

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 506 and 508 is 128524.