GCF of 994/45, 538/954
Reviewed By : Phani Ponnapalli
Last Updated at : Mar 29,2023
Use our free GCF of Fractions Calculator tool to compute the GCF of 994/45, 538/954 i.e 2/4770 easily. The following is the detailed procedure to determine the greatest common factor of fractions 994/45, 538/954.
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What is the GCF of 994/45,538/954?
Given fractions are 994/45,538/954
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 994/45,538/954, numerators are 994,538
Denominators are 45,954
The GCF of 994,538 is 2 .
LCM of 45,954 is 4770.
The greatest common factor of 994/45,538/954 = [GCF of 994,538]/[LCM of 45,954]= 2/4770
Therefore, the GCF of 994/45,538/954 is 2/4770.
To find the highest common factor of 994,538, we have to find the factors of both numbers and list the highest common factor.
The factors of 994 are 1, 2, 7, 14, 71, 142, 497, 994
The factors of 538 are 1, 2, 269, 538
The HCF of 994,538 is 2.
Lets's calculate GCF of 994,538
| 2 | 994, 538 |
| 497, 269 |
∴ So the GCF of the given numbers is 2 = 2
Greatest Common Factor of 994,538 By Matching Biggest Common Factor Method
Now, list down the factors of 994
:1,2,7,14,71,142,497,994
Now, list down the factors of 538
:1,2,269,538
Greatest Common Factor
We found the factors 994,538 . The biggest common factor number is the GCF number.
So the greatest common factor 994,538 is 2.
Lets's calculate LCM of 45,954
| 3 | 45, 954 |
| 3 | 15, 318 |
| 5, 106 |
∴ So the LCM of the given numbers is 3 x 3 x 5 x 106 = 4770
Thus GCF of Fractions = GCF of Numerators/LCM of Denominators = 2/4770
Therefore, the GCF of Fractions 994/45,538/954 is 2/4770
Least Common Multiple of 45,954 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 45,954 and common factors if more than two numbers have common factor, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(45,954) = 9
common factors(in case of two or more numbers have common factors) = 1
GCF(45,954) x common factors =9 x 1 = 9
LCM(45,954) = ( 45 × 954 ) / 9
LCM(45,954) = 42930 / 9
LCM(45,954) = 4770
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FAQs on GCF of Fractions of 994/45, 538/954
1. What is the HCF of 994,538?
The HCF of 994,538 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 994/45, 538/954?
Answer: GCF of Numerators as per given numbers 994/45, 538/954 is
GCF of Numerators i.e. for 994,538 is 2
LCM of denominators i.e. for 45,954 is 4770.
Thus, GCF of Fractions is 2/4770.Finally, GCF of Fractions for 994/45, 538/954 is 2/4770.