GCF of 174/86, 512/888
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Last Updated at : Mar 29,2023
Use our free GCF of Fractions Calculator tool to compute the GCF of 174/86, 512/888 i.e 2/38184 easily. The following is the detailed procedure to determine the greatest common factor of fractions 174/86, 512/888.
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What is the GCF of 174/86,512/888?
Given fractions are 174/86,512/888
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 174/86,512/888, numerators are 174,512
Denominators are 86,888
The GCF of 174,512 is 2 .
LCM of 86,888 is 38184.
The greatest common factor of 174/86,512/888 = [GCF of 174,512]/[LCM of 86,888]= 2/38184
Therefore, the GCF of 174/86,512/888 is 2/38184.
To find the highest common factor of 174,512, we have to find the factors of both numbers and list the highest common factor.
The factors of 174 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 29, 58, 87, 174
The factors of 512 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512
The HCF of 174,512 is 2.
Lets's calculate GCF of 174,512
| 2 | 174, 512 |
| 87, 256 |
∴ So the GCF of the given numbers is 2 = 2
Greatest Common Factor of 174,512 By Matching Biggest Common Factor Method
Now, list down the factors of 174
:1,2,3,6,29,58,87,174
Now, list down the factors of 512
:1,2,4,8,16,32,64,128,256,512
Greatest Common Factor
We found the factors 174,512 . The biggest common factor number is the GCF number.
So the greatest common factor 174,512 is 2.
Lets's calculate LCM of 86,888
| 2 | 86, 888 |
| 43, 444 |
∴ So the LCM of the given numbers is 2 x 43 x 444 = 38184
Thus GCF of Fractions = GCF of Numerators/LCM of Denominators = 2/38184
Therefore, the GCF of Fractions 174/86,512/888 is 2/38184
Least Common Multiple of 86,888 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 86,888 and common factors if more than two numbers have common factor, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(86,888) = 2
common factors(in case of two or more numbers have common factors) = 1
GCF(86,888) x common factors =2 x 1 = 2
LCM(86,888) = ( 86 × 888 ) / 2
LCM(86,888) = 76368 / 2
LCM(86,888) = 38184
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FAQs on GCF of Fractions of 174/86, 512/888
1. What is the HCF of 174,512?
The HCF of 174,512 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 174/86, 512/888?
Answer: GCF of Numerators as per given numbers 174/86, 512/888 is
GCF of Numerators i.e. for 174,512 is 2
LCM of denominators i.e. for 86,888 is 38184.
Thus, GCF of Fractions is 2/38184.Finally, GCF of Fractions for 174/86, 512/888 is 2/38184.