Least Common Multiple of 996 and 1004

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 1004 the smallest integer that is 249996 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 996 and 1004 is 249996.

LCM(996,1004) = 249996

LCM of 996 and 1004

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

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Least Common Multiple of 996 and 1004

LCM of 996 and 1004 is 249996

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 996 and 1004. First we will calculate the prime factors of 996 and 1004.

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 1004


2 1004
2 502
251 251
1

Prime factors of 1004 are 2,251. Prime factorization of 1004 in exponential form is:

1004 = 22×2511

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 996 and 1004.

LCM(996,1004) = 22×31×831×2511
LCM(996,1004) = 249996

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 1004

List of positive integer factors of 1004 that divides 1004 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 251, 502, 1004

Least Common Multiple of 996 and 1004 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 1004, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(996,1004) = 4
LCM(996,1004) = ( 996 × 1004) / 4
LCM(996,1004) = 999984 / 4
LCM(996,1004) = 249996

Properties of LCM 996 and 1004

(i) The LCM of 1004 and 996 is associative

LCM of 996 and 1004 = LCM of 1004 and 996

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 996 and 1004

1. What is the LCM of 996 and 1004?

Answer: LCM of 996 and 1004 is 249996.

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 1004?

Answer: Factors of 1004 are 1, 2, 4, 251, 502, 1004. There are 6 integers that are factors of 1004. The greatest factor of 1004 is 1004.

4. How to Find the LCM of 996 and 1004?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 996 and 1004 = 249996

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 996

996 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 83

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1004

1004 = 2 x 2 x 251

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

LCM = 249996 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 83 x 251

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 996 and 1004 is 249996.