How to Find GCF of 714/255, 340/871?

GCF of 714/255, 340/871

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Last Updated at : Mar 29,2023

Use our free GCF of Fractions Calculator tool to compute the GCF of 714/255, 340/871 i.e 34/222105 easily. The following is the detailed procedure to determine the greatest common factor of fractions 714/255, 340/871.

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What is the GCF of 714/255,340/871?

Given fractions are 714/255,340/871

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 714/255,340/871, numerators are 714,340

Denominators are 255,871

The GCF of 714,340 is 34 .

LCM of 255,871 is 222105.

The greatest common factor of 714/255,340/871 = [GCF of 714,340]/[LCM of 255,871]= 34/222105

Therefore, the GCF of 714/255,340/871 is 34/222105.

Greatest Common Factor of 714,340

To find the highest common factor of 714,340, we have to find the factors of both numbers and list the highest common factor.

The factors of 714 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 14, 17, 21, 34, 42, 51, 102, 119, 238, 357, 714

The factors of 340 are 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 17, 20, 34, 68, 85, 170, 340

The HCF of 714,340 is 34.

Lets's calculate GCF of 714,340

Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of 714,340 By Common Division

2	714, 340
17	357, 170
	21, 10

∴ So the GCF of the given numbers is 2 x 17 = 34

Greatest Common Factor of 714,340 By Matching Biggest Common Factor Method

Now, list down the factors of 714

1,2,3,6,7,14,17,21,34,42,51,102,119,238,357,714

Now, list down the factors of 340

1,2,4,5,10,17,20,34,68,85,170,340

Greatest Common Factor

We found the factors 714,340 . The biggest common factor number is the GCF number.
So the greatest common factor 714,340 is 34.

Lets's calculate LCM of 255,871

Lowest Common Multiple of 255,871 using Common Division

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 222105

Thus GCF of Fractions = GCF of Numerators/LCM of Denominators = 34/222105

Therefore, the GCF of Fractions 714/255,340/871 is 34/222105

Least Common Multiple of 255,871 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a₁,a₂,a₃....,a_n) = ( a₁ × a₂ × a₃ × .... × a_n) / GCF(a₁,a₂,a₃....,a_n) x common factors(if more than 2 numbers have common factors).

We need to calculate greatest common factor of 255,871 and common factors if more than two numbers have common factor, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(255,871) = 1

common factors(in case of two or more numbers have common factors) = 1

GCF(255,871) x common factors =1 x 1 = 1

LCM(255,871) = ( 255 × 871 ) / 1

LCM(255,871) = 222105 / 1

LCM(255,871) = 222105

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FAQs on GCF of Fractions of 714/255, 340/871

1. What is the HCF of 714,340?

The HCF of 714,340 is 34

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 714/255, 340/871?

Answer: GCF of Numerators as per given numbers 714/255, 340/871 is

GCF of Numerators i.e. for 714,340 is 34

LCM of denominators i.e. for 255,871 is 222105.

Thus, GCF of Fractions is 34/222105.Finally, GCF of Fractions for 714/255, 340/871 is 34/222105.