GCF of 255/456, 288/472
Reviewed By : Phani Ponnapalli
Last Updated at : Mar 29,2023
Use our free GCF of Fractions Calculator tool to compute the GCF of 255/456, 288/472 i.e 3/26904 easily. The following is the detailed procedure to determine the greatest common factor of fractions 255/456, 288/472.
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What is the GCF of 255/456,288/472?
Given fractions are 255/456,288/472
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 255/456,288/472, numerators are 255,288
Denominators are 456,472
The GCF of 255,288 is 3 .
LCM of 456,472 is 26904.
The greatest common factor of 255/456,288/472 = [GCF of 255,288]/[LCM of 456,472]= 3/26904
Therefore, the GCF of 255/456,288/472 is 3/26904.
To find the highest common factor of 255,288, we have to find the factors of both numbers and list the highest common factor.
The factors of 255 are 1, 3, 5, 15, 17, 51, 85, 255
The factors of 288 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 16, 18, 24, 32, 36, 48, 72, 96, 144, 288
The HCF of 255,288 is 3.
Lets's calculate GCF of 255,288
| 3 | 255, 288 |
| 85, 96 |
∴ So the GCF of the given numbers is 3 = 3
Greatest Common Factor of 255,288 By Matching Biggest Common Factor Method
Now, list down the factors of 255
:1,3,5,15,17,51,85,255
Now, list down the factors of 288
:1,2,3,4,6,8,9,12,16,18,24,32,36,48,72,96,144,288
Greatest Common Factor
We found the factors 255,288 . The biggest common factor number is the GCF number.
So the greatest common factor 255,288 is 3.
Lets's calculate LCM of 456,472
| 2 | 456, 472 |
| 2 | 228, 236 |
| 2 | 114, 118 |
| 57, 59 |
∴ So the LCM of the given numbers is 2 x 2 x 2 x 57 x 59 = 26904
Thus GCF of Fractions = GCF of Numerators/LCM of Denominators = 3/26904
Therefore, the GCF of Fractions 255/456,288/472 is 3/26904
Least Common Multiple of 456,472 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 456,472 and common factors if more than two numbers have common factor, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(456,472) = 8
common factors(in case of two or more numbers have common factors) = 1
GCF(456,472) x common factors =8 x 1 = 8
LCM(456,472) = ( 456 × 472 ) / 8
LCM(456,472) = 215232 / 8
LCM(456,472) = 26904
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FAQs on GCF of Fractions of 255/456, 288/472
1. What is the HCF of 255,288?
The HCF of 255,288 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 255/456, 288/472?
Answer: GCF of Numerators as per given numbers 255/456, 288/472 is
GCF of Numerators i.e. for 255,288 is 3
LCM of denominators i.e. for 456,472 is 26904.
Thus, GCF of Fractions is 3/26904.Finally, GCF of Fractions for 255/456, 288/472 is 3/26904.