Least Common Multiple of 996 and 1001
Created By : Jatin Gogia
Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty
Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 996 and 1001 the smallest integer that is 996996 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 996 and 1001 is 996996.
LCM(996,1001) = 996996
LCM of 996 and 1001
Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;
- Least Common Multiple of 996 and 1001 by Prime method
- Least Common Multiple of 996 and 1001 with GCF Formula
LCM of 996 and 1001 is 996996
Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 996 and 1001. First we will calculate the prime factors of 996 and 1001.
Prime Factorization of 996
| 2 | 996 |
| 2 | 498 |
| 3 | 249 |
| 83 | 83 |
| 1 |
Prime factors of 996 are 2, 3,83. Prime factorization of 996 in exponential form is:
996 = 22×31×831
Prime Factorization of 1001
| 7 | 1001 |
| 11 | 143 |
| 13 | 13 |
| 1 |
Prime factors of 1001 are 7, 11,13. Prime factorization of 1001 in exponential form is:
1001 = 71×111×131
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 996 and 1001.
LCM(996,1001) = 22×31×71×111×131×831
LCM(996,1001) = 996996
Factors of 996
List of positive integer factors of 996 that divides 996 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 83, 166, 249, 332, 498, 996
Factors of 1001
List of positive integer factors of 1001 that divides 1001 without a remainder.
1, 7, 11, 13, 77, 91, 143, 1001
Least Common Multiple of 996 and 1001 with GCF Formula
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 996 and 1001, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(996,1001) = 1
LCM(996,1001) = ( 996 × 1001) / 1
LCM(996,1001) = 996996 / 1
LCM(996,1001) = 996996
Properties of LCM 996 and 1001
(i) The LCM of 1001 and 996 is associative
LCM of 996 and 1001 = LCM of 1001 and 996
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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 996 and 1001
1. What is the LCM of 996 and 1001?
Answer: LCM of 996 and 1001 is 996996.
2. What are the Factors of 996?
Answer: Factors of 996 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 83, 166, 249, 332, 498, 996. There are 12 integers that are factors of 996. The greatest factor of 996 is 996.
3. What are the Factors of 1001?
Answer: Factors of 1001 are 1, 7, 11, 13, 77, 91, 143, 1001. There are 8 integers that are factors of 1001. The greatest factor of 1001 is 1001.
4. How to Find the LCM of 996 and 1001?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 996 and 1001 = 996996
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 996
996 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 83
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1001
1001 = 7 x 11 x 13
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 996996 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 7 x 11 x 13 x 83
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 996 and 1001 is 996996.
