GCF of 1042/390, 2242/3998
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Last Updated at : Mar 29,2023
Use our free GCF of Fractions Calculator tool to compute the GCF of 1042/390, 2242/3998 i.e 2/779610 easily. The following is the detailed procedure to determine the greatest common factor of fractions 1042/390, 2242/3998.
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What is the GCF of 1042/390,2242/3998?
Given fractions are 1042/390,2242/3998
To find the GCF of fractions, we have to find the GCF of numerator numbers and LCM of denominator numbers. Its formula is given by
GCF of Fraction = Greatest Common Factor of Numerator/Least Common Multiple of Denominators
In the fractions 1042/390,2242/3998, numerators are 1042,2242
Denominators are 390,3998
The GCF of 1042,2242 is 2 .
LCM of 390,3998 is 779610.
The greatest common factor of 1042/390,2242/3998 = [GCF of 1042,2242]/[LCM of 390,3998]= 2/779610
Therefore, the GCF of 1042/390,2242/3998 is 2/779610.
To find the highest common factor of 1042,2242, we have to find the factors of both numbers and list the highest common factor.
The factors of 1042 are 1, 2, 521, 1042
The factors of 2242 are 1, 2, 19, 38, 59, 118, 1121, 2242
The HCF of 1042,2242 is 2.
Lets's calculate GCF of 1042,2242
| 2 | 1042, 2242 |
| 521, 1121 |
∴ So the GCF of the given numbers is 2 = 2
Greatest Common Factor of 1042,2242 By Matching Biggest Common Factor Method
Now, list down the factors of 1042
:1,2,521,1042
Now, list down the factors of 2242
:1,2,19,38,59,118,1121,2242
Greatest Common Factor
We found the factors 1042,2242 . The biggest common factor number is the GCF number.
So the greatest common factor 1042,2242 is 2.
Lets's calculate LCM of 390,3998
| 2 | 390, 3998 |
| 195, 1999 |
∴ So the LCM of the given numbers is 2 x 195 x 1999 = 779610
Thus GCF of Fractions = GCF of Numerators/LCM of Denominators = 2/779610
Therefore, the GCF of Fractions 1042/390,2242/3998 is 2/779610
Least Common Multiple of 390,3998 with GCF Formula
The formula of LCM is LCM(a1,a2,a3....,an) = ( a1 × a2 × a3 × .... × an) / GCF(a1,a2,a3....,an) x common factors(if more than 2 numbers have common factors).
We need to calculate greatest common factor of 390,3998 and common factors if more than two numbers have common factor, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(390,3998) = 2
common factors(in case of two or more numbers have common factors) = 1
GCF(390,3998) x common factors =2 x 1 = 2
LCM(390,3998) = ( 390 × 3998 ) / 2
LCM(390,3998) = 1559220 / 2
LCM(390,3998) = 779610
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FAQs on GCF of Fractions of 1042/390, 2242/3998
1. What is the HCF of 1042,2242?
The HCF of 1042,2242 is 2
2. What is the GCF of a fraction?
The GCF of a fraction is defined as the greatest fraction that divides exactly into 2 or more fractions.
3. How to find GCF in Fractions?
Answer: GCF of fractions can be found using the simple formula GCF of Fractions = GCF of Numerators/LCM of Denominators.
4. What is the GCF of Fractions for 1042/390, 2242/3998?
Answer: GCF of Numerators as per given numbers 1042/390, 2242/3998 is
GCF of Numerators i.e. for 1042,2242 is 2
LCM of denominators i.e. for 390,3998 is 779610.
Thus, GCF of Fractions is 2/779610.Finally, GCF of Fractions for 1042/390, 2242/3998 is 2/779610.