GCF of 172/624, 987/140, 963/262
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Last Updated at : Mar 29,2023
Use our free GCF of Fractions Calculator tool to compute the GCF of 172/624, 987/140, 963/262 i.e 1/2861040 easily. The following is the detailed procedure to determine the greatest common factor of fractions 172/624, 987/140, 963/262.
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What is the GCF of 172/624,987/140,963/262?
Given fractions are 172/624,987/140,963/262
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 172/624,987/140,963/262, numerators are 172,987,963
Denominators are 624,140,262
The GCF of 172,987,963 is 1 .
LCM of 624,140,262 is 2861040.
The greatest common factor of 172/624,987/140,963/262 = [GCF of 172,987,963]/[LCM of 624,140,262]= 1/2861040
Therefore, the GCF of 172/624,987/140,963/262 is 1/2861040.
To find the highest common factor of 172,987,963, we have to find the factors of both numbers and list the highest common factor.
The factors of 172 are 1, 2, 4, 43, 86, 172
The factors of 987 are 1, 3, 7, 21, 47, 141, 329, 987
The factors of 963 are 1, 3, 9, 107, 321, 963
The HCF of 172,987,963 is 1.
Lets's calculate GCF of 172,987,963
∴ So GCF of numbers is 1 because of no common factors present between them.
Greatest Common Factor of 172,987,963 By Matching Biggest Common Factor Method
Now, list down the factors of 172
:1,2,4,43,86,172
Now, list down the factors of 987
:1,3,7,21,47,141,329,987
Now, list down the factors of 963
:1,3,9,107,321,963
Greatest Common Factor
We found the factors 172,987,963 . The biggest common factor number is the GCF number.
So the greatest common factor 172,987,963 is 1.
Lets's calculate LCM of 624,140,262
| 2 | 624, 140, 262 |
| 2 | 312, 70, 131 |
| 156, 35, 131 |
∴ So the LCM of the given numbers is 2 x 2 x 156 x 35 x 131 = 2861040
Thus GCF of Fractions = GCF of Numerators/LCM of Denominators = 1/2861040
Therefore, the GCF of Fractions 172/624,987/140,963/262 is 1/2861040
Least Common Multiple of 624,140,262 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 624,140,262 and common factors if more than two numbers have common factor, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(624,140,262) = 2
common factors(in case of two or more numbers have common factors) = 4
GCF(624,140,262) x common factors =2 x 4 = 8
LCM(624,140,262) = ( 624 × 140 × 262 ) / 8
LCM(624,140,262) = 22888320 / 8
LCM(624,140,262) = 2861040
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FAQs on GCF of Fractions of 172/624, 987/140, 963/262
1. What is the HCF of 172,987,963?
The HCF of 172,987,963 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 172/624, 987/140, 963/262?
Answer: GCF of Numerators as per given numbers 172/624, 987/140, 963/262 is
GCF of Numerators i.e. for 172,987,963 is 1
LCM of denominators i.e. for 624,140,262 is 2861040.
Thus, GCF of Fractions is 1/2861040.Finally, GCF of Fractions for 172/624, 987/140, 963/262 is 1/2861040.