GCF of 344/81, 556/855
Reviewed By : Phani Ponnapalli
Last Updated at : Mar 29,2023
Use our free GCF of Fractions Calculator tool to compute the GCF of 344/81, 556/855 i.e 4/7695 easily. The following is the detailed procedure to determine the greatest common factor of fractions 344/81, 556/855.
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What is the GCF of 344/81,556/855?
Given fractions are 344/81,556/855
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 344/81,556/855, numerators are 344,556
Denominators are 81,855
The GCF of 344,556 is 4 .
LCM of 81,855 is 7695.
The greatest common factor of 344/81,556/855 = [GCF of 344,556]/[LCM of 81,855]= 4/7695
Therefore, the GCF of 344/81,556/855 is 4/7695.
To find the highest common factor of 344,556, we have to find the factors of both numbers and list the highest common factor.
The factors of 344 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 43, 86, 172, 344
The factors of 556 are 1, 2, 4, 139, 278, 556
The HCF of 344,556 is 4.
Lets's calculate GCF of 344,556
| 2 | 344, 556 |
| 2 | 172, 278 |
| 86, 139 |
∴ So the GCF of the given numbers is 2 x 2 = 4
Greatest Common Factor of 344,556 By Matching Biggest Common Factor Method
Now, list down the factors of 344
:1,2,4,8,43,86,172,344
Now, list down the factors of 556
:1,2,4,139,278,556
Greatest Common Factor
We found the factors 344,556 . The biggest common factor number is the GCF number.
So the greatest common factor 344,556 is 4.
Lets's calculate LCM of 81,855
| 3 | 81, 855 |
| 3 | 27, 285 |
| 9, 95 |
∴ So the LCM of the given numbers is 3 x 3 x 9 x 95 = 7695
Thus GCF of Fractions = GCF of Numerators/LCM of Denominators = 4/7695
Therefore, the GCF of Fractions 344/81,556/855 is 4/7695
Least Common Multiple of 81,855 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 81,855 and common factors if more than two numbers have common factor, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(81,855) = 9
common factors(in case of two or more numbers have common factors) = 1
GCF(81,855) x common factors =9 x 1 = 9
LCM(81,855) = ( 81 × 855 ) / 9
LCM(81,855) = 69255 / 9
LCM(81,855) = 7695
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FAQs on GCF of Fractions of 344/81, 556/855
1. What is the HCF of 344,556?
The HCF of 344,556 is 4
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 344/81, 556/855?
Answer: GCF of Numerators as per given numbers 344/81, 556/855 is
GCF of Numerators i.e. for 344,556 is 4
LCM of denominators i.e. for 81,855 is 7695.
Thus, GCF of Fractions is 4/7695.Finally, GCF of Fractions for 344/81, 556/855 is 4/7695.