GCF of 352/159, 386/896
Reviewed By : Phani Ponnapalli
Last Updated at : Mar 29,2023
Use our free GCF of Fractions Calculator tool to compute the GCF of 352/159, 386/896 i.e 2/142464 easily. The following is the detailed procedure to determine the greatest common factor of fractions 352/159, 386/896.
Enter two or more fractions separated by "commas"
Ex: 2/3, 5/7 or 3/5, 5/9, 7/3
What is the GCF of 352/159,386/896?
Given fractions are 352/159,386/896
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 352/159,386/896, numerators are 352,386
Denominators are 159,896
The GCF of 352,386 is 2 .
LCM of 159,896 is 142464.
The greatest common factor of 352/159,386/896 = [GCF of 352,386]/[LCM of 159,896]= 2/142464
Therefore, the GCF of 352/159,386/896 is 2/142464.
To find the highest common factor of 352,386, we have to find the factors of both numbers and list the highest common factor.
The factors of 352 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 11, 16, 22, 32, 44, 88, 176, 352
The factors of 386 are 1, 2, 193, 386
The HCF of 352,386 is 2.
Lets's calculate GCF of 352,386
| 2 | 352, 386 |
| 176, 193 |
∴ So the GCF of the given numbers is 2 = 2
Greatest Common Factor of 352,386 By Matching Biggest Common Factor Method
Now, list down the factors of 352
:1,2,4,8,11,16,22,32,44,88,176,352
Now, list down the factors of 386
:1,2,193,386
Greatest Common Factor
We found the factors 352,386 . The biggest common factor number is the GCF number.
So the greatest common factor 352,386 is 2.
Lets's calculate LCM of 159,896
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 142464
Thus GCF of Fractions = GCF of Numerators/LCM of Denominators = 2/142464
Therefore, the GCF of Fractions 352/159,386/896 is 2/142464
Least Common Multiple of 159,896 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 159,896 and common factors if more than two numbers have common factor, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(159,896) = 1
common factors(in case of two or more numbers have common factors) = 1
GCF(159,896) x common factors =1 x 1 = 1
LCM(159,896) = ( 159 × 896 ) / 1
LCM(159,896) = 142464 / 1
LCM(159,896) = 142464
GCF of Fractions Calculation Examples
Here are some samples of GCF of Fractions calculations.
FAQs on GCF of Fractions of 352/159, 386/896
1. What is the HCF of 352,386?
The HCF of 352,386 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 352/159, 386/896?
Answer: GCF of Numerators as per given numbers 352/159, 386/896 is
GCF of Numerators i.e. for 352,386 is 2
LCM of denominators i.e. for 159,896 is 142464.
Thus, GCF of Fractions is 2/142464.Finally, GCF of Fractions for 352/159, 386/896 is 2/142464.