Least Common Multiple of 507 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 507 and 508 the smallest integer that is 257556 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 507 and 508 is 257556.

LCM(507,508) = 257556

LCM of 507 and 508

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

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Least Common Multiple of 507 and 508

LCM of 507 and 508 is 257556

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 507 and 508. First we will calculate the prime factors of 507 and 508.

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

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 507 and 508.

LCM(507,508) = 22×31×132×1271
LCM(507,508) = 257556

Factors of 507

List of positive integer factors of 507 that divides 507 without a remainder.

1, 3, 13, 39, 169, 507

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 507 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 507 and 508, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(507,508) = 1
LCM(507,508) = ( 507 × 508) / 1
LCM(507,508) = 257556 / 1
LCM(507,508) = 257556

Properties of LCM 507 and 508

(i) The LCM of 508 and 507 is associative

LCM of 507 and 508 = LCM of 508 and 507

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 507 and 508

1. What is the LCM of 507 and 508?

Answer: LCM of 507 and 508 is 257556.

2. 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.

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 507 and 508?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 507 and 508 = 257556

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 507

507 = 3 x 13 x 13

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 = 257556 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 13 x 13 x 127

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 507 and 508 is 257556.