GCF of 142/360, 638/291
Reviewed By : Phani Ponnapalli
Last Updated at : Mar 29,2023
Use our free GCF of Fractions Calculator tool to compute the GCF of 142/360, 638/291 i.e 2/34920 easily. The following is the detailed procedure to determine the greatest common factor of fractions 142/360, 638/291.
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What is the GCF of 142/360,638/291?
Given fractions are 142/360,638/291
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 142/360,638/291, numerators are 142,638
Denominators are 360,291
The GCF of 142,638 is 2 .
LCM of 360,291 is 34920.
The greatest common factor of 142/360,638/291 = [GCF of 142,638]/[LCM of 360,291]= 2/34920
Therefore, the GCF of 142/360,638/291 is 2/34920.
To find the highest common factor of 142,638, we have to find the factors of both numbers and list the highest common factor.
The factors of 142 are 1, 2, 71, 142
The factors of 638 are 1, 2, 11, 22, 29, 58, 319, 638
The HCF of 142,638 is 2.
Lets's calculate GCF of 142,638
| 2 | 142, 638 |
| 71, 319 |
∴ So the GCF of the given numbers is 2 = 2
Greatest Common Factor of 142,638 By Matching Biggest Common Factor Method
Now, list down the factors of 142
:1,2,71,142
Now, list down the factors of 638
:1,2,11,22,29,58,319,638
Greatest Common Factor
We found the factors 142,638 . The biggest common factor number is the GCF number.
So the greatest common factor 142,638 is 2.
Lets's calculate LCM of 360,291
| 3 | 360, 291 |
| 120, 97 |
∴ So the LCM of the given numbers is 3 x 120 x 97 = 34920
Thus GCF of Fractions = GCF of Numerators/LCM of Denominators = 2/34920
Therefore, the GCF of Fractions 142/360,638/291 is 2/34920
Least Common Multiple of 360,291 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 360,291 and common factors if more than two numbers have common factor, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(360,291) = 3
common factors(in case of two or more numbers have common factors) = 1
GCF(360,291) x common factors =3 x 1 = 3
LCM(360,291) = ( 360 × 291 ) / 3
LCM(360,291) = 104760 / 3
LCM(360,291) = 34920
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FAQs on GCF of Fractions of 142/360, 638/291
1. What is the HCF of 142,638?
The HCF of 142,638 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 142/360, 638/291?
Answer: GCF of Numerators as per given numbers 142/360, 638/291 is
GCF of Numerators i.e. for 142,638 is 2
LCM of denominators i.e. for 360,291 is 34920.
Thus, GCF of Fractions is 2/34920.Finally, GCF of Fractions for 142/360, 638/291 is 2/34920.