GCF of 855/243, 6639/984
Reviewed By : Phani Ponnapalli
Last Updated at : Mar 29,2023
Use our free GCF of Fractions Calculator tool to compute the GCF of 855/243, 6639/984 i.e 3/79704 easily. The following is the detailed procedure to determine the greatest common factor of fractions 855/243, 6639/984.
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What is the GCF of 855/243,6639/984?
Given fractions are 855/243,6639/984
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 855/243,6639/984, numerators are 855,6639
Denominators are 243,984
The GCF of 855,6639 is 3 .
LCM of 243,984 is 79704.
The greatest common factor of 855/243,6639/984 = [GCF of 855,6639]/[LCM of 243,984]= 3/79704
Therefore, the GCF of 855/243,6639/984 is 3/79704.
To find the highest common factor of 855,6639, we have to find the factors of both numbers and list the highest common factor.
The factors of 855 are 1, 3, 5, 9, 15, 19, 45, 57, 95, 171, 285, 855
The factors of 6639 are 1, 3, 2213, 6639
The HCF of 855,6639 is 3.
Lets's calculate GCF of 855,6639
| 3 | 855, 6639 |
| 285, 2213 |
∴ So the GCF of the given numbers is 3 = 3
Greatest Common Factor of 855,6639 By Matching Biggest Common Factor Method
Now, list down the factors of 855
:1,3,5,9,15,19,45,57,95,171,285,855
Now, list down the factors of 6639
:1,3,2213,6639
Greatest Common Factor
We found the factors 855,6639 . The biggest common factor number is the GCF number.
So the greatest common factor 855,6639 is 3.
Lets's calculate LCM of 243,984
| 3 | 243, 984 |
| 81, 328 |
∴ So the LCM of the given numbers is 3 x 81 x 328 = 79704
Thus GCF of Fractions = GCF of Numerators/LCM of Denominators = 3/79704
Therefore, the GCF of Fractions 855/243,6639/984 is 3/79704
Least Common Multiple of 243,984 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 243,984 and common factors if more than two numbers have common factor, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(243,984) = 3
common factors(in case of two or more numbers have common factors) = 1
GCF(243,984) x common factors =3 x 1 = 3
LCM(243,984) = ( 243 × 984 ) / 3
LCM(243,984) = 239112 / 3
LCM(243,984) = 79704
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FAQs on GCF of Fractions of 855/243, 6639/984
1. What is the HCF of 855,6639?
The HCF of 855,6639 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 855/243, 6639/984?
Answer: GCF of Numerators as per given numbers 855/243, 6639/984 is
GCF of Numerators i.e. for 855,6639 is 3
LCM of denominators i.e. for 243,984 is 79704.
Thus, GCF of Fractions is 3/79704.Finally, GCF of Fractions for 855/243, 6639/984 is 3/79704.