GCF of 968/74, 901/244
Reviewed By : Phani Ponnapalli
Last Updated at : Mar 29,2023
Use our free GCF of Fractions Calculator tool to compute the GCF of 968/74, 901/244 i.e 1/9028 easily. The following is the detailed procedure to determine the greatest common factor of fractions 968/74, 901/244.
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What is the GCF of 968/74,901/244?
Given fractions are 968/74,901/244
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 968/74,901/244, numerators are 968,901
Denominators are 74,244
The GCF of 968,901 is 1 .
LCM of 74,244 is 9028.
The greatest common factor of 968/74,901/244 = [GCF of 968,901]/[LCM of 74,244]= 1/9028
Therefore, the GCF of 968/74,901/244 is 1/9028.
To find the highest common factor of 968,901, 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 901 are 1, 17, 53, 901
The HCF of 968,901 is 1.
Lets's calculate GCF of 968,901
∴ So GCF of numbers is 1 because of no common factors present between them.
Greatest Common Factor of 968,901 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 901
:1,17,53,901
Greatest Common Factor
We found the factors 968,901 . The biggest common factor number is the GCF number.
So the greatest common factor 968,901 is 1.
Lets's calculate LCM of 74,244
| 2 | 74, 244 |
| 37, 122 |
∴ So the LCM of the given numbers is 2 x 37 x 122 = 9028
Thus GCF of Fractions = GCF of Numerators/LCM of Denominators = 1/9028
Therefore, the GCF of Fractions 968/74,901/244 is 1/9028
Least Common Multiple of 74,244 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 74,244 and common factors if more than two numbers have common factor, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(74,244) = 2
common factors(in case of two or more numbers have common factors) = 1
GCF(74,244) x common factors =2 x 1 = 2
LCM(74,244) = ( 74 × 244 ) / 2
LCM(74,244) = 18056 / 2
LCM(74,244) = 9028
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FAQs on GCF of Fractions of 968/74, 901/244
1. What is the HCF of 968,901?
The HCF of 968,901 is 1
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 968/74, 901/244?
Answer: GCF of Numerators as per given numbers 968/74, 901/244 is
GCF of Numerators i.e. for 968,901 is 1
LCM of denominators i.e. for 74,244 is 9028.
Thus, GCF of Fractions is 1/9028.Finally, GCF of Fractions for 968/74, 901/244 is 1/9028.