How to Find GCF of 982/188, 3228/508?

GCF of 982/188, 3228/508

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Last Updated at : Mar 29,2023

Use our free GCF of Fractions Calculator tool to compute the GCF of 982/188, 3228/508 i.e 2/23876 easily. The following is the detailed procedure to determine the greatest common factor of fractions 982/188, 3228/508.

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What is the GCF of 982/188,3228/508?

Given fractions are 982/188,3228/508

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 982/188,3228/508, numerators are 982,3228

Denominators are 188,508

The GCF of 982,3228 is 2 .

LCM of 188,508 is 23876.

The greatest common factor of 982/188,3228/508 = [GCF of 982,3228]/[LCM of 188,508]= 2/23876

Therefore, the GCF of 982/188,3228/508 is 2/23876.

Greatest Common Factor of 982,3228

To find the highest common factor of 982,3228, we have to find the factors of both numbers and list the highest common factor.

The factors of 982 are 1, 2, 491, 982

The factors of 3228 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 269, 538, 807, 1076, 1614, 3228

The HCF of 982,3228 is 2.

Lets's calculate GCF of 982,3228

Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of 982,3228 By Common Division

2	982, 3228
	491, 1614

∴ So the GCF of the given numbers is 2 = 2

Greatest Common Factor of 982,3228 By Matching Biggest Common Factor Method

Now, list down the factors of 982

1,2,491,982

Now, list down the factors of 3228

1,2,3,4,6,12,269,538,807,1076,1614,3228

Greatest Common Factor

We found the factors 982,3228 . The biggest common factor number is the GCF number.
So the greatest common factor 982,3228 is 2.

Lets's calculate LCM of 188,508

Lowest Common Multiple of 188,508 using Common Division

2	188, 508
2	94, 254
	47, 127

∴ So the LCM of the given numbers is 2 x 2 x 47 x 127 = 23876

Thus GCF of Fractions = GCF of Numerators/LCM of Denominators = 2/23876

Therefore, the GCF of Fractions 982/188,3228/508 is 2/23876

Least Common Multiple of 188,508 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a₁,a₂,a₃....,a_n) = ( a₁ × a₂ × a₃ × .... × a_n) / GCF(a₁,a₂,a₃....,a_n) x common factors(if more than 2 numbers have common factors).

We need to calculate greatest common factor of 188,508 and common factors if more than two numbers have common factor, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(188,508) = 4

common factors(in case of two or more numbers have common factors) = 1

GCF(188,508) x common factors =4 x 1 = 4

LCM(188,508) = ( 188 × 508 ) / 4

LCM(188,508) = 95504 / 4

LCM(188,508) = 23876

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FAQs on GCF of Fractions of 982/188, 3228/508

1. What is the HCF of 982,3228?

The HCF of 982,3228 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 982/188, 3228/508?

Answer: GCF of Numerators as per given numbers 982/188, 3228/508 is

GCF of Numerators i.e. for 982,3228 is 2

LCM of denominators i.e. for 188,508 is 23876.

Thus, GCF of Fractions is 2/23876.Finally, GCF of Fractions for 982/188, 3228/508 is 2/23876.