GCF of 417/373, 237/118
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Last Updated at : Mar 29,2023
Use our free GCF of Fractions Calculator tool to compute the GCF of 417/373, 237/118 i.e 3/44014 easily. The following is the detailed procedure to determine the greatest common factor of fractions 417/373, 237/118.
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What is the GCF of 417/373,237/118?
Given fractions are 417/373,237/118
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 417/373,237/118, numerators are 417,237
Denominators are 373,118
The GCF of 417,237 is 3 .
LCM of 373,118 is 44014.
The greatest common factor of 417/373,237/118 = [GCF of 417,237]/[LCM of 373,118]= 3/44014
Therefore, the GCF of 417/373,237/118 is 3/44014.
To find the highest common factor of 417,237, we have to find the factors of both numbers and list the highest common factor.
The factors of 417 are 1, 3, 139, 417
The factors of 237 are 1, 3, 79, 237
The HCF of 417,237 is 3.
Lets's calculate GCF of 417,237
| 3 | 417, 237 |
| 139, 79 |
∴ So the GCF of the given numbers is 3 = 3
Greatest Common Factor of 417,237 By Matching Biggest Common Factor Method
Now, list down the factors of 417
:1,3,139,417
Now, list down the factors of 237
:1,3,79,237
Greatest Common Factor
We found the factors 417,237 . The biggest common factor number is the GCF number.
So the greatest common factor 417,237 is 3.
Lets's calculate LCM of 373,118
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 44014
Thus GCF of Fractions = GCF of Numerators/LCM of Denominators = 3/44014
Therefore, the GCF of Fractions 417/373,237/118 is 3/44014
Least Common Multiple of 373,118 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 373,118 and common factors if more than two numbers have common factor, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(373,118) = 1
common factors(in case of two or more numbers have common factors) = 1
GCF(373,118) x common factors =1 x 1 = 1
LCM(373,118) = ( 373 × 118 ) / 1
LCM(373,118) = 44014 / 1
LCM(373,118) = 44014
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FAQs on GCF of Fractions of 417/373, 237/118
1. What is the HCF of 417,237?
The HCF of 417,237 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 417/373, 237/118?
Answer: GCF of Numerators as per given numbers 417/373, 237/118 is
GCF of Numerators i.e. for 417,237 is 3
LCM of denominators i.e. for 373,118 is 44014.
Thus, GCF of Fractions is 3/44014.Finally, GCF of Fractions for 417/373, 237/118 is 3/44014.