GCF of 124/512, 8426/642
Reviewed By : Phani Ponnapalli
Last Updated at : Mar 29,2023
Use our free GCF of Fractions Calculator tool to compute the GCF of 124/512, 8426/642 i.e 2/164352 easily. The following is the detailed procedure to determine the greatest common factor of fractions 124/512, 8426/642.
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What is the GCF of 124/512,8426/642?
Given fractions are 124/512,8426/642
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 124/512,8426/642, numerators are 124,8426
Denominators are 512,642
The GCF of 124,8426 is 2 .
LCM of 512,642 is 164352.
The greatest common factor of 124/512,8426/642 = [GCF of 124,8426]/[LCM of 512,642]= 2/164352
Therefore, the GCF of 124/512,8426/642 is 2/164352.
To find the highest common factor of 124,8426, we have to find the factors of both numbers and list the highest common factor.
The factors of 124 are 1, 2, 4, 31, 62, 124
The factors of 8426 are 1, 2, 11, 22, 383, 766, 4213, 8426
The HCF of 124,8426 is 2.
Lets's calculate GCF of 124,8426
| 2 | 124, 8426 |
| 62, 4213 |
∴ So the GCF of the given numbers is 2 = 2
Greatest Common Factor of 124,8426 By Matching Biggest Common Factor Method
Now, list down the factors of 124
:1,2,4,31,62,124
Now, list down the factors of 8426
:1,2,11,22,383,766,4213,8426
Greatest Common Factor
We found the factors 124,8426 . The biggest common factor number is the GCF number.
So the greatest common factor 124,8426 is 2.
Lets's calculate LCM of 512,642
| 2 | 512, 642 |
| 256, 321 |
∴ So the LCM of the given numbers is 2 x 256 x 321 = 164352
Thus GCF of Fractions = GCF of Numerators/LCM of Denominators = 2/164352
Therefore, the GCF of Fractions 124/512,8426/642 is 2/164352
Least Common Multiple of 512,642 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 512,642 and common factors if more than two numbers have common factor, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(512,642) = 2
common factors(in case of two or more numbers have common factors) = 1
GCF(512,642) x common factors =2 x 1 = 2
LCM(512,642) = ( 512 × 642 ) / 2
LCM(512,642) = 328704 / 2
LCM(512,642) = 164352
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FAQs on GCF of Fractions of 124/512, 8426/642
1. What is the HCF of 124,8426?
The HCF of 124,8426 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 124/512, 8426/642?
Answer: GCF of Numerators as per given numbers 124/512, 8426/642 is
GCF of Numerators i.e. for 124,8426 is 2
LCM of denominators i.e. for 512,642 is 164352.
Thus, GCF of Fractions is 2/164352.Finally, GCF of Fractions for 124/512, 8426/642 is 2/164352.