Least Common Multiple of 8503 and 8508

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 8503 and 8508 the smallest integer that is 72343524 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 8503 and 8508 is 72343524.

LCM(8503,8508) = 72343524

LCM of 8503 and 8508

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

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Least Common Multiple of 8503 and 8508

LCM of 8503 and 8508 is 72343524

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 8503 and 8508. First we will calculate the prime factors of 8503 and 8508.

Prime Factorization of 8503


11 8503
773 773
1

Prime factors of 8503 are 11,773. Prime factorization of 8503 in exponential form is:

8503 = 111×7731

Prime Factorization of 8508


2 8508
2 4254
3 2127
709 709
1

Prime factors of 8508 are 2, 3,709. Prime factorization of 8508 in exponential form is:

8508 = 22×31×7091

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 8503 and 8508.

LCM(8503,8508) = 22×31×111×7091×7731
LCM(8503,8508) = 72343524

Factors of 8503

List of positive integer factors of 8503 that divides 8503 without a remainder.

1, 11, 773, 8503

Factors of 8508

List of positive integer factors of 8508 that divides 8508 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 709, 1418, 2127, 2836, 4254, 8508

Least Common Multiple of 8503 and 8508 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 8503 and 8508, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(8503,8508) = 1
LCM(8503,8508) = ( 8503 × 8508) / 1
LCM(8503,8508) = 72343524 / 1
LCM(8503,8508) = 72343524

Properties of LCM 8503 and 8508

(i) The LCM of 8508 and 8503 is associative

LCM of 8503 and 8508 = LCM of 8508 and 8503

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 8503 and 8508

1. What is the LCM of 8503 and 8508?

Answer: LCM of 8503 and 8508 is 72343524.

2. What are the Factors of 8503?

Answer: Factors of 8503 are 1, 11, 773, 8503. There are 4 integers that are factors of 8503. The greatest factor of 8503 is 8503.

3. What are the Factors of 8508?

Answer: Factors of 8508 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 709, 1418, 2127, 2836, 4254, 8508. There are 12 integers that are factors of 8508. The greatest factor of 8508 is 8508.

4. How to Find the LCM of 8503 and 8508?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 8503 and 8508 = 72343524

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 8503

8503 = 11 x 773

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 8508

8508 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 709

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

LCM = 72343524 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 11 x 709 x 773

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 8503 and 8508 is 72343524.