GCF of 6816/237, 3602/969
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Last Updated at : Mar 29,2023
Use our free GCF of Fractions Calculator tool to compute the GCF of 6816/237, 3602/969 i.e 2/76551 easily. The following is the detailed procedure to determine the greatest common factor of fractions 6816/237, 3602/969.
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What is the GCF of 6816/237,3602/969?
Given fractions are 6816/237,3602/969
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 6816/237,3602/969, numerators are 6816,3602
Denominators are 237,969
The GCF of 6816,3602 is 2 .
LCM of 237,969 is 76551.
The greatest common factor of 6816/237,3602/969 = [GCF of 6816,3602]/[LCM of 237,969]= 2/76551
Therefore, the GCF of 6816/237,3602/969 is 2/76551.
To find the highest common factor of 6816,3602, we have to find the factors of both numbers and list the highest common factor.
The factors of 6816 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 24, 32, 48, 71, 96, 142, 213, 284, 426, 568, 852, 1136, 1704, 2272, 3408, 6816
The factors of 3602 are 1, 2, 1801, 3602
The HCF of 6816,3602 is 2.
Lets's calculate GCF of 6816,3602
| 2 | 6816, 3602 |
| 3408, 1801 |
∴ So the GCF of the given numbers is 2 = 2
Greatest Common Factor of 6816,3602 By Matching Biggest Common Factor Method
Now, list down the factors of 6816
:1,2,3,4,6,8,12,16,24,32,48,71,96,142,213,284,426,568,852,1136,1704,2272,3408,6816
Now, list down the factors of 3602
:1,2,1801,3602
Greatest Common Factor
We found the factors 6816,3602 . The biggest common factor number is the GCF number.
So the greatest common factor 6816,3602 is 2.
Lets's calculate LCM of 237,969
| 3 | 237, 969 |
| 79, 323 |
∴ So the LCM of the given numbers is 3 x 79 x 323 = 76551
Thus GCF of Fractions = GCF of Numerators/LCM of Denominators = 2/76551
Therefore, the GCF of Fractions 6816/237,3602/969 is 2/76551
Least Common Multiple of 237,969 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 237,969 and common factors if more than two numbers have common factor, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(237,969) = 3
common factors(in case of two or more numbers have common factors) = 1
GCF(237,969) x common factors =3 x 1 = 3
LCM(237,969) = ( 237 × 969 ) / 3
LCM(237,969) = 229653 / 3
LCM(237,969) = 76551
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FAQs on GCF of Fractions of 6816/237, 3602/969
1. What is the HCF of 6816,3602?
The HCF of 6816,3602 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 6816/237, 3602/969?
Answer: GCF of Numerators as per given numbers 6816/237, 3602/969 is
GCF of Numerators i.e. for 6816,3602 is 2
LCM of denominators i.e. for 237,969 is 76551.
Thus, GCF of Fractions is 2/76551.Finally, GCF of Fractions for 6816/237, 3602/969 is 2/76551.