GCF of 968/36, 298/988
Reviewed By : Phani Ponnapalli
Last Updated at : Mar 29,2023
Use our free GCF of Fractions Calculator tool to compute the GCF of 968/36, 298/988 i.e 2/8892 easily. The following is the detailed procedure to determine the greatest common factor of fractions 968/36, 298/988.
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What is the GCF of 968/36,298/988?
Given fractions are 968/36,298/988
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 968/36,298/988, numerators are 968,298
Denominators are 36,988
The GCF of 968,298 is 2 .
LCM of 36,988 is 8892.
The greatest common factor of 968/36,298/988 = [GCF of 968,298]/[LCM of 36,988]= 2/8892
Therefore, the GCF of 968/36,298/988 is 2/8892.
To find the highest common factor of 968,298, 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 298 are 1, 2, 149, 298
The HCF of 968,298 is 2.
Lets's calculate GCF of 968,298
| 2 | 968, 298 |
| 484, 149 |
∴ So the GCF of the given numbers is 2 = 2
Greatest Common Factor of 968,298 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 298
:1,2,149,298
Greatest Common Factor
We found the factors 968,298 . The biggest common factor number is the GCF number.
So the greatest common factor 968,298 is 2.
Lets's calculate LCM of 36,988
| 2 | 36, 988 |
| 2 | 18, 494 |
| 9, 247 |
∴ So the LCM of the given numbers is 2 x 2 x 9 x 247 = 8892
Thus GCF of Fractions = GCF of Numerators/LCM of Denominators = 2/8892
Therefore, the GCF of Fractions 968/36,298/988 is 2/8892
Least Common Multiple of 36,988 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 36,988 and common factors if more than two numbers have common factor, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(36,988) = 4
common factors(in case of two or more numbers have common factors) = 1
GCF(36,988) x common factors =4 x 1 = 4
LCM(36,988) = ( 36 × 988 ) / 4
LCM(36,988) = 35568 / 4
LCM(36,988) = 8892
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FAQs on GCF of Fractions of 968/36, 298/988
1. What is the HCF of 968,298?
The HCF of 968,298 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 968/36, 298/988?
Answer: GCF of Numerators as per given numbers 968/36, 298/988 is
GCF of Numerators i.e. for 968,298 is 2
LCM of denominators i.e. for 36,988 is 8892.
Thus, GCF of Fractions is 2/8892.Finally, GCF of Fractions for 968/36, 298/988 is 2/8892.