GCF of 111/72, 512/489
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Last Updated at : Mar 29,2023
Use our free GCF of Fractions Calculator tool to compute the GCF of 111/72, 512/489 i.e 1/11736 easily. The following is the detailed procedure to determine the greatest common factor of fractions 111/72, 512/489.
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What is the GCF of 111/72,512/489?
Given fractions are 111/72,512/489
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 111/72,512/489, numerators are 111,512
Denominators are 72,489
The GCF of 111,512 is 1 .
LCM of 72,489 is 11736.
The greatest common factor of 111/72,512/489 = [GCF of 111,512]/[LCM of 72,489]= 1/11736
Therefore, the GCF of 111/72,512/489 is 1/11736.
To find the highest common factor of 111,512, we have to find the factors of both numbers and list the highest common factor.
The factors of 111 are 1, 3, 37, 111
The factors of 512 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512
The HCF of 111,512 is 1.
Lets's calculate GCF of 111,512
∴ So GCF of numbers is 1 because of no common factors present between them.
Greatest Common Factor of 111,512 By Matching Biggest Common Factor Method
Now, list down the factors of 111
:1,3,37,111
Now, list down the factors of 512
:1,2,4,8,16,32,64,128,256,512
Greatest Common Factor
We found the factors 111,512 . The biggest common factor number is the GCF number.
So the greatest common factor 111,512 is 1.
Lets's calculate LCM of 72,489
| 3 | 72, 489 |
| 24, 163 |
∴ So the LCM of the given numbers is 3 x 24 x 163 = 11736
Thus GCF of Fractions = GCF of Numerators/LCM of Denominators = 1/11736
Therefore, the GCF of Fractions 111/72,512/489 is 1/11736
Least Common Multiple of 72,489 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 72,489 and common factors if more than two numbers have common factor, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(72,489) = 3
common factors(in case of two or more numbers have common factors) = 1
GCF(72,489) x common factors =3 x 1 = 3
LCM(72,489) = ( 72 × 489 ) / 3
LCM(72,489) = 35208 / 3
LCM(72,489) = 11736
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FAQs on GCF of Fractions of 111/72, 512/489
1. What is the HCF of 111,512?
The HCF of 111,512 is 1
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 111/72, 512/489?
Answer: GCF of Numerators as per given numbers 111/72, 512/489 is
GCF of Numerators i.e. for 111,512 is 1
LCM of denominators i.e. for 72,489 is 11736.
Thus, GCF of Fractions is 1/11736.Finally, GCF of Fractions for 111/72, 512/489 is 1/11736.