GCF of 284/235, 994/995
Reviewed By : Phani Ponnapalli
Last Updated at : Mar 29,2023
Use our free GCF of Fractions Calculator tool to compute the GCF of 284/235, 994/995 i.e 142/46765 easily. The following is the detailed procedure to determine the greatest common factor of fractions 284/235, 994/995.
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What is the GCF of 284/235,994/995?
Given fractions are 284/235,994/995
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 284/235,994/995, numerators are 284,994
Denominators are 235,995
The GCF of 284,994 is 142 .
LCM of 235,995 is 46765.
The greatest common factor of 284/235,994/995 = [GCF of 284,994]/[LCM of 235,995]= 142/46765
Therefore, the GCF of 284/235,994/995 is 142/46765.
To find the highest common factor of 284,994, we have to find the factors of both numbers and list the highest common factor.
The factors of 284 are 1, 2, 4, 71, 142, 284
The factors of 994 are 1, 2, 7, 14, 71, 142, 497, 994
The HCF of 284,994 is 142.
Lets's calculate GCF of 284,994
| 2 | 284, 994 |
| 71 | 142, 497 |
| 2, 7 |
∴ So the GCF of the given numbers is 2 x 71 = 142
Greatest Common Factor of 284,994 By Matching Biggest Common Factor Method
Now, list down the factors of 284
:1,2,4,71,142,284
Now, list down the factors of 994
:1,2,7,14,71,142,497,994
Greatest Common Factor
We found the factors 284,994 . The biggest common factor number is the GCF number.
So the greatest common factor 284,994 is 142.
Lets's calculate LCM of 235,995
| 5 | 235, 995 |
| 47, 199 |
∴ So the LCM of the given numbers is 5 x 47 x 199 = 46765
Thus GCF of Fractions = GCF of Numerators/LCM of Denominators = 142/46765
Therefore, the GCF of Fractions 284/235,994/995 is 142/46765
Least Common Multiple of 235,995 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 235,995 and common factors if more than two numbers have common factor, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(235,995) = 5
common factors(in case of two or more numbers have common factors) = 1
GCF(235,995) x common factors =5 x 1 = 5
LCM(235,995) = ( 235 × 995 ) / 5
LCM(235,995) = 233825 / 5
LCM(235,995) = 46765
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FAQs on GCF of Fractions of 284/235, 994/995
1. What is the HCF of 284,994?
The HCF of 284,994 is 142
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 284/235, 994/995?
Answer: GCF of Numerators as per given numbers 284/235, 994/995 is
GCF of Numerators i.e. for 284,994 is 142
LCM of denominators i.e. for 235,995 is 46765.
Thus, GCF of Fractions is 142/46765.Finally, GCF of Fractions for 284/235, 994/995 is 142/46765.