GCF of 126/342, 5241/332
Reviewed By : Phani Ponnapalli
Last Updated at : Mar 29,2023
Use our free GCF of Fractions Calculator tool to compute the GCF of 126/342, 5241/332 i.e 3/56772 easily. The following is the detailed procedure to determine the greatest common factor of fractions 126/342, 5241/332.
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What is the GCF of 126/342,5241/332?
Given fractions are 126/342,5241/332
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 126/342,5241/332, numerators are 126,5241
Denominators are 342,332
The GCF of 126,5241 is 3 .
LCM of 342,332 is 56772.
The greatest common factor of 126/342,5241/332 = [GCF of 126,5241]/[LCM of 342,332]= 3/56772
Therefore, the GCF of 126/342,5241/332 is 3/56772.
To find the highest common factor of 126,5241, we have to find the factors of both numbers and list the highest common factor.
The factors of 126 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 9, 14, 18, 21, 42, 63, 126
The factors of 5241 are 1, 3, 1747, 5241
The HCF of 126,5241 is 3.
Lets's calculate GCF of 126,5241
| 3 | 126, 5241 |
| 42, 1747 |
∴ So the GCF of the given numbers is 3 = 3
Greatest Common Factor of 126,5241 By Matching Biggest Common Factor Method
Now, list down the factors of 126
:1,2,3,6,7,9,14,18,21,42,63,126
Now, list down the factors of 5241
:1,3,1747,5241
Greatest Common Factor
We found the factors 126,5241 . The biggest common factor number is the GCF number.
So the greatest common factor 126,5241 is 3.
Lets's calculate LCM of 342,332
| 2 | 342, 332 |
| 171, 166 |
∴ So the LCM of the given numbers is 2 x 171 x 166 = 56772
Thus GCF of Fractions = GCF of Numerators/LCM of Denominators = 3/56772
Therefore, the GCF of Fractions 126/342,5241/332 is 3/56772
Least Common Multiple of 342,332 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 342,332 and common factors if more than two numbers have common factor, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(342,332) = 2
common factors(in case of two or more numbers have common factors) = 1
GCF(342,332) x common factors =2 x 1 = 2
LCM(342,332) = ( 342 × 332 ) / 2
LCM(342,332) = 113544 / 2
LCM(342,332) = 56772
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FAQs on GCF of Fractions of 126/342, 5241/332
1. What is the HCF of 126,5241?
The HCF of 126,5241 is 3
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 126/342, 5241/332?
Answer: GCF of Numerators as per given numbers 126/342, 5241/332 is
GCF of Numerators i.e. for 126,5241 is 3
LCM of denominators i.e. for 342,332 is 56772.
Thus, GCF of Fractions is 3/56772.Finally, GCF of Fractions for 126/342, 5241/332 is 3/56772.