Least Common Multiple of 996 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 996 and 1002 the smallest integer that is 166332 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 996 and 1002 is 166332.

LCM(996,1002) = 166332

LCM of 996 and 1002

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

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Least Common Multiple of 996 and 1002

LCM of 996 and 1002 is 166332

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 996 and 1002. First we will calculate the prime factors of 996 and 1002.

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 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 996 and 1002.

LCM(996,1002) = 22×31×831×1671
LCM(996,1002) = 166332

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 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 996 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 996 and 1002, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(996,1002) = 6
LCM(996,1002) = ( 996 × 1002) / 6
LCM(996,1002) = 997992 / 6
LCM(996,1002) = 166332

Properties of LCM 996 and 1002

(i) The LCM of 1002 and 996 is associative

LCM of 996 and 1002 = LCM of 1002 and 996

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 996 and 1002

1. What is the LCM of 996 and 1002?

Answer: LCM of 996 and 1002 is 166332.

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 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 996 and 1002?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 996 and 1002 = 166332

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 996

996 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 83

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 = 166332 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 83 x 167

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 996 and 1002 is 166332.