GCF of 975/724, 846/372
Reviewed By : Phani Ponnapalli
Last Updated at : Mar 29,2023
Use our free GCF of Fractions Calculator tool to compute the GCF of 975/724, 846/372 i.e 3/67332 easily. The following is the detailed procedure to determine the greatest common factor of fractions 975/724, 846/372.
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What is the GCF of 975/724,846/372?
Given fractions are 975/724,846/372
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 975/724,846/372, numerators are 975,846
Denominators are 724,372
The GCF of 975,846 is 3 .
LCM of 724,372 is 67332.
The greatest common factor of 975/724,846/372 = [GCF of 975,846]/[LCM of 724,372]= 3/67332
Therefore, the GCF of 975/724,846/372 is 3/67332.
To find the highest common factor of 975,846, we have to find the factors of both numbers and list the highest common factor.
The factors of 975 are 1, 3, 5, 13, 15, 25, 39, 65, 75, 195, 325, 975
The factors of 846 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18, 47, 94, 141, 282, 423, 846
The HCF of 975,846 is 3.
Lets's calculate GCF of 975,846
| 3 | 975, 846 |
| 325, 282 |
∴ So the GCF of the given numbers is 3 = 3
Greatest Common Factor of 975,846 By Matching Biggest Common Factor Method
Now, list down the factors of 975
:1,3,5,13,15,25,39,65,75,195,325,975
Now, list down the factors of 846
:1,2,3,6,9,18,47,94,141,282,423,846
Greatest Common Factor
We found the factors 975,846 . The biggest common factor number is the GCF number.
So the greatest common factor 975,846 is 3.
Lets's calculate LCM of 724,372
| 2 | 724, 372 |
| 2 | 362, 186 |
| 181, 93 |
∴ So the LCM of the given numbers is 2 x 2 x 181 x 93 = 67332
Thus GCF of Fractions = GCF of Numerators/LCM of Denominators = 3/67332
Therefore, the GCF of Fractions 975/724,846/372 is 3/67332
Least Common Multiple of 724,372 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 724,372 and common factors if more than two numbers have common factor, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(724,372) = 4
common factors(in case of two or more numbers have common factors) = 1
GCF(724,372) x common factors =4 x 1 = 4
LCM(724,372) = ( 724 × 372 ) / 4
LCM(724,372) = 269328 / 4
LCM(724,372) = 67332
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FAQs on GCF of Fractions of 975/724, 846/372
1. What is the HCF of 975,846?
The HCF of 975,846 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 975/724, 846/372?
Answer: GCF of Numerators as per given numbers 975/724, 846/372 is
GCF of Numerators i.e. for 975,846 is 3
LCM of denominators i.e. for 724,372 is 67332.
Thus, GCF of Fractions is 3/67332.Finally, GCF of Fractions for 975/724, 846/372 is 3/67332.