Least Common Multiple of 994 and 1002

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 994 and 1002 the smallest integer that is 497994 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 994 and 1002 is 497994.

LCM(994,1002) = 497994

LCM of 994 and 1002

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

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Least Common Multiple of 994 and 1002

LCM of 994 and 1002 is 497994

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 994 and 1002. First we will calculate the prime factors of 994 and 1002.

Prime Factorization of 994


2 994
7 497
71 71
1

Prime factors of 994 are 2, 7,71. Prime factorization of 994 in exponential form is:

994 = 21×71×711

Prime Factorization of 1002


2 1002
3 501
167 167
1

Prime factors of 1002 are 2, 3,167. Prime factorization of 1002 in exponential form is:

1002 = 21×31×1671

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 994 and 1002.

LCM(994,1002) = 21×31×71×711×1671
LCM(994,1002) = 497994

Factors of 994

List of positive integer factors of 994 that divides 994 without a remainder.

1, 2, 7, 14, 71, 142, 497, 994

Factors of 1002

List of positive integer factors of 1002 that divides 1002 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 6, 167, 334, 501, 1002

Least Common Multiple of 994 and 1002 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 994 and 1002, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(994,1002) = 2
LCM(994,1002) = ( 994 × 1002) / 2
LCM(994,1002) = 995988 / 2
LCM(994,1002) = 497994

Properties of LCM 994 and 1002

(i) The LCM of 1002 and 994 is associative

LCM of 994 and 1002 = LCM of 1002 and 994

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 994 and 1002

1. What is the LCM of 994 and 1002?

Answer: LCM of 994 and 1002 is 497994.

2. What are the Factors of 994?

Answer: Factors of 994 are 1, 2, 7, 14, 71, 142, 497, 994. There are 8 integers that are factors of 994. The greatest factor of 994 is 994.

3. What are the Factors of 1002?

Answer: Factors of 1002 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 167, 334, 501, 1002. There are 8 integers that are factors of 1002. The greatest factor of 1002 is 1002.

4. How to Find the LCM of 994 and 1002?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 994 and 1002 = 497994

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 994

994 = 2 x 7 x 71

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1002

1002 = 2 x 3 x 167

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

LCM = 497994 = 2 x 3 x 7 x 71 x 167

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 994 and 1002 is 497994.