Question

what is HCF and LCM of 1/2 and 1/3

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

LCM of fractions can be found by applying the same basic principles we do for regular integers. So as per the definition of LCM, we have to find the smallest number which can be fully divided by 1/2 and 1/3. If we think carefully, we will find that the smallest such number divisible both by 1/2 and 1/3 is 1 itself.

Answer 2

Answer:

HCF = 1/6

LCM= 1

given,

two fractions --- 1/2 and 1/3

to find,

the HCF and LCM of 1/2 and 1/3

solution,

we can find the HCF and LCM of 1/2 and 1/3 by the following formulas:

• HCF of fractional values = HCF of numerators / LCM of denominators
• LCM of fractional values = LCM of numerators /  HCF of denominators

let's find out the required values first:

HCF of numerators = HCF of 1 and 1 = 1

HCF of denominators = HCF of 2 and 3 = 1

LCM of numerators = LCM of 1 and 1 = 1

LCM of denominators = LCM of 2 and 3 = 6

so, HCF of 1/2 and 1/3 = 1 / 6

LCM of 1/2 and 1/3 = 1 / 1 = 1

therefore, 1/6 and 1 are the required answers.

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