GCF of 638/792, 538/737
Reviewed By : Phani Ponnapalli
Last Updated at : Mar 29,2023
Use our free GCF of Fractions Calculator tool to compute the GCF of 638/792, 538/737 i.e 2/53064 easily. The following is the detailed procedure to determine the greatest common factor of fractions 638/792, 538/737.
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What is the GCF of 638/792,538/737?
Given fractions are 638/792,538/737
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 638/792,538/737, numerators are 638,538
Denominators are 792,737
The GCF of 638,538 is 2 .
LCM of 792,737 is 53064.
The greatest common factor of 638/792,538/737 = [GCF of 638,538]/[LCM of 792,737]= 2/53064
Therefore, the GCF of 638/792,538/737 is 2/53064.
To find the highest common factor of 638,538, we have to find the factors of both numbers and list the highest common factor.
The factors of 638 are 1, 2, 11, 22, 29, 58, 319, 638
The factors of 538 are 1, 2, 269, 538
The HCF of 638,538 is 2.
Lets's calculate GCF of 638,538
| 2 | 638, 538 |
| 319, 269 |
∴ So the GCF of the given numbers is 2 = 2
Greatest Common Factor of 638,538 By Matching Biggest Common Factor Method
Now, list down the factors of 638
:1,2,11,22,29,58,319,638
Now, list down the factors of 538
:1,2,269,538
Greatest Common Factor
We found the factors 638,538 . The biggest common factor number is the GCF number.
So the greatest common factor 638,538 is 2.
Lets's calculate LCM of 792,737
| 11 | 792, 737 |
| 72, 67 |
∴ So the LCM of the given numbers is 11 x 72 x 67 = 53064
Thus GCF of Fractions = GCF of Numerators/LCM of Denominators = 2/53064
Therefore, the GCF of Fractions 638/792,538/737 is 2/53064
Least Common Multiple of 792,737 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 792,737 and common factors if more than two numbers have common factor, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(792,737) = 11
common factors(in case of two or more numbers have common factors) = 1
GCF(792,737) x common factors =11 x 1 = 11
LCM(792,737) = ( 792 × 737 ) / 11
LCM(792,737) = 583704 / 11
LCM(792,737) = 53064
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FAQs on GCF of Fractions of 638/792, 538/737
1. What is the HCF of 638,538?
The HCF of 638,538 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 638/792, 538/737?
Answer: GCF of Numerators as per given numbers 638/792, 538/737 is
GCF of Numerators i.e. for 638,538 is 2
LCM of denominators i.e. for 792,737 is 53064.
Thus, GCF of Fractions is 2/53064.Finally, GCF of Fractions for 638/792, 538/737 is 2/53064.