GCF of 284/748, 638/250
Reviewed By : Phani Ponnapalli
Last Updated at : Mar 29,2023
Use our free GCF of Fractions Calculator tool to compute the GCF of 284/748, 638/250 i.e 2/93500 easily. The following is the detailed procedure to determine the greatest common factor of fractions 284/748, 638/250.
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What is the GCF of 284/748,638/250?
Given fractions are 284/748,638/250
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 284/748,638/250, numerators are 284,638
Denominators are 748,250
The GCF of 284,638 is 2 .
LCM of 748,250 is 93500.
The greatest common factor of 284/748,638/250 = [GCF of 284,638]/[LCM of 748,250]= 2/93500
Therefore, the GCF of 284/748,638/250 is 2/93500.
To find the highest common factor of 284,638, 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 638 are 1, 2, 11, 22, 29, 58, 319, 638
The HCF of 284,638 is 2.
Lets's calculate GCF of 284,638
| 2 | 284, 638 |
| 142, 319 |
∴ So the GCF of the given numbers is 2 = 2
Greatest Common Factor of 284,638 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 638
:1,2,11,22,29,58,319,638
Greatest Common Factor
We found the factors 284,638 . The biggest common factor number is the GCF number.
So the greatest common factor 284,638 is 2.
Lets's calculate LCM of 748,250
| 2 | 748, 250 |
| 374, 125 |
∴ So the LCM of the given numbers is 2 x 374 x 125 = 93500
Thus GCF of Fractions = GCF of Numerators/LCM of Denominators = 2/93500
Therefore, the GCF of Fractions 284/748,638/250 is 2/93500
Least Common Multiple of 748,250 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 748,250 and common factors if more than two numbers have common factor, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(748,250) = 2
common factors(in case of two or more numbers have common factors) = 1
GCF(748,250) x common factors =2 x 1 = 2
LCM(748,250) = ( 748 × 250 ) / 2
LCM(748,250) = 187000 / 2
LCM(748,250) = 93500
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FAQs on GCF of Fractions of 284/748, 638/250
1. What is the HCF of 284,638?
The HCF of 284,638 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 284/748, 638/250?
Answer: GCF of Numerators as per given numbers 284/748, 638/250 is
GCF of Numerators i.e. for 284,638 is 2
LCM of denominators i.e. for 748,250 is 93500.
Thus, GCF of Fractions is 2/93500.Finally, GCF of Fractions for 284/748, 638/250 is 2/93500.