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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 999 and 1004 the smallest integer that is 1002996 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 999 and 1004 is 1002996.
LCM(999,1004) = 1002996
Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;
Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 999 and 1004. First we will calculate the prime factors of 999 and 1004.
Prime Factorization of 999
3 | 999 |
3 | 333 |
3 | 111 |
37 | 37 |
1 |
Prime factors of 999 are 3,37. Prime factorization of 999 in exponential form is:
999 = 33×371
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 999 and 1004.
LCM(999,1004) = 22×33×371×2511
LCM(999,1004) = 1002996
Factors of 999
List of positive integer factors of 999 that divides 999 without a remainder.
1, 3, 9, 27, 37, 111, 333, 999
Factors of 1004
List of positive integer factors of 1004 that divides 1004 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 251, 502, 1004
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 999 and 1004, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(999,1004) = 1
LCM(999,1004) = ( 999 × 1004) / 1
LCM(999,1004) = 1002996 / 1
LCM(999,1004) = 1002996
(i) The LCM of 1004 and 999 is associative
LCM of 999 and 1004 = LCM of 1004 and 999
1. What is the LCM of 999 and 1004?
Answer: LCM of 999 and 1004 is 1002996.
2. What are the Factors of 999?
Answer: Factors of 999 are 1, 3, 9, 27, 37, 111, 333, 999. There are 8 integers that are factors of 999. The greatest factor of 999 is 999.
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 999 and 1004?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 999 and 1004 = 1002996
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 999
999 = 3 x 3 x 3 x 37
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 = 1002996 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 37 x 251
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 999 and 1004 is 1002996.