GCF of 237/81, 786/8550
Reviewed By : Phani Ponnapalli
Last Updated at : Mar 29,2023
Use our free GCF of Fractions Calculator tool to compute the GCF of 237/81, 786/8550 i.e 3/76950 easily. The following is the detailed procedure to determine the greatest common factor of fractions 237/81, 786/8550.
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What is the GCF of 237/81,786/8550?
Given fractions are 237/81,786/8550
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 237/81,786/8550, numerators are 237,786
Denominators are 81,8550
The GCF of 237,786 is 3 .
LCM of 81,8550 is 76950.
The greatest common factor of 237/81,786/8550 = [GCF of 237,786]/[LCM of 81,8550]= 3/76950
Therefore, the GCF of 237/81,786/8550 is 3/76950.
To find the highest common factor of 237,786, we have to find the factors of both numbers and list the highest common factor.
The factors of 237 are 1, 3, 79, 237
The factors of 786 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 131, 262, 393, 786
The HCF of 237,786 is 3.
Lets's calculate GCF of 237,786
| 3 | 237, 786 |
| 79, 262 |
∴ So the GCF of the given numbers is 3 = 3
Greatest Common Factor of 237,786 By Matching Biggest Common Factor Method
Now, list down the factors of 237
:1,3,79,237
Now, list down the factors of 786
:1,2,3,6,131,262,393,786
Greatest Common Factor
We found the factors 237,786 . The biggest common factor number is the GCF number.
So the greatest common factor 237,786 is 3.
Lets's calculate LCM of 81,8550
| 3 | 81, 8550 |
| 3 | 27, 2850 |
| 9, 950 |
∴ So the LCM of the given numbers is 3 x 3 x 9 x 950 = 76950
Thus GCF of Fractions = GCF of Numerators/LCM of Denominators = 3/76950
Therefore, the GCF of Fractions 237/81,786/8550 is 3/76950
Least Common Multiple of 81,8550 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 81,8550 and common factors if more than two numbers have common factor, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(81,8550) = 9
common factors(in case of two or more numbers have common factors) = 1
GCF(81,8550) x common factors =9 x 1 = 9
LCM(81,8550) = ( 81 × 8550 ) / 9
LCM(81,8550) = 692550 / 9
LCM(81,8550) = 76950
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FAQs on GCF of Fractions of 237/81, 786/8550
1. What is the HCF of 237,786?
The HCF of 237,786 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 237/81, 786/8550?
Answer: GCF of Numerators as per given numbers 237/81, 786/8550 is
GCF of Numerators i.e. for 237,786 is 3
LCM of denominators i.e. for 81,8550 is 76950.
Thus, GCF of Fractions is 3/76950.Finally, GCF of Fractions for 237/81, 786/8550 is 3/76950.