GCF of 968/12, 512/1248
Reviewed By : Phani Ponnapalli
Last Updated at : Mar 29,2023
Use our free GCF of Fractions Calculator tool to compute the GCF of 968/12, 512/1248 i.e 8/1248 easily. The following is the detailed procedure to determine the greatest common factor of fractions 968/12, 512/1248.
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What is the GCF of 968/12,512/1248?
Given fractions are 968/12,512/1248
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 968/12,512/1248, numerators are 968,512
Denominators are 12,1248
The GCF of 968,512 is 8 .
LCM of 12,1248 is 1248.
The greatest common factor of 968/12,512/1248 = [GCF of 968,512]/[LCM of 12,1248]= 8/1248
Therefore, the GCF of 968/12,512/1248 is 8/1248.
To find the highest common factor of 968,512, we have to find the factors of both numbers and list the highest common factor.
The factors of 968 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 11, 22, 44, 88, 121, 242, 484, 968
The factors of 512 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512
The HCF of 968,512 is 8.
Lets's calculate GCF of 968,512
| 2 | 968, 512 |
| 2 | 484, 256 |
| 2 | 242, 128 |
| 121, 64 |
∴ So the GCF of the given numbers is 2 x 2 x 2 = 8
Greatest Common Factor of 968,512 By Matching Biggest Common Factor Method
Now, list down the factors of 968
:1,2,4,8,11,22,44,88,121,242,484,968
Now, list down the factors of 512
:1,2,4,8,16,32,64,128,256,512
Greatest Common Factor
We found the factors 968,512 . The biggest common factor number is the GCF number.
So the greatest common factor 968,512 is 8.
Lets's calculate LCM of 12,1248
| 2 | 12, 1248 |
| 2 | 6, 624 |
| 3 | 3, 312 |
| 1, 104 |
∴ So the LCM of the given numbers is 2 x 2 x 3 x 1 x 104 = 1248
Thus GCF of Fractions = GCF of Numerators/LCM of Denominators = 8/1248
Therefore, the GCF of Fractions 968/12,512/1248 is 8/1248
Least Common Multiple of 12,1248 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 12,1248 and common factors if more than two numbers have common factor, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(12,1248) = 12
common factors(in case of two or more numbers have common factors) = 1
GCF(12,1248) x common factors =12 x 1 = 12
LCM(12,1248) = ( 12 × 1248 ) / 12
LCM(12,1248) = 14976 / 12
LCM(12,1248) = 1248
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FAQs on GCF of Fractions of 968/12, 512/1248
1. What is the HCF of 968,512?
The HCF of 968,512 is 8
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 968/12, 512/1248?
Answer: GCF of Numerators as per given numbers 968/12, 512/1248 is
GCF of Numerators i.e. for 968,512 is 8
LCM of denominators i.e. for 12,1248 is 1248.
Thus, GCF of Fractions is 8/1248.Finally, GCF of Fractions for 968/12, 512/1248 is 8/1248.