GCF of 108 and 120 (Greatest Common Factor)

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What is the Greatest Common Divisor of 108 and 120?

Answer

GCF of 108 and 120 is
12

(Twelve)

Finding GCF for 108 and 120 using all factors (divisors) listing

The first method to find GCF for numbers 108 and 120 is to list all factors for both numbers and pick the highest common one:

All factors of 108: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 18, 27, 36, 54, 108

All factors of 120: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 24, 30, 40, 60, 120

So the Greatest Common Factor for 108 and 120 is 12

Finding GCF for 108 and 120 by Prime Factorization

The second method to find GCF for numbers 108 and 120 is to list all Prime Factors for both numbers and multiply the common ones:

All Prime Factors of 108: 2, 2, 3, 3, 3

All Prime Factors of 120: 2, 2, 2, 3, 5

As we can see there are Prime Factors common to both numbers: 2, 2, 3

Now we need to multiply them to find GCF: 2 × 2 × 3 = 12

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About "Greatest Common Factor" Calculator

This calculator will help you find the greatest common factor (GCF) of two numbers. For example, it can help you find out what is the Greatest Common Divisor of 108 and 120? (The answer is: 12). Select the first number (e.g. '108') and the second number (e.g. '120'). After that hit the 'Calculate' button.
Greatest Common Factor (GCF) also known as the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) or Highest Common Factor (HCF) - it is the largest positive integer that divides each of the integers with zero remainder.
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GCF Table

Number 1Number 2GCF
1081053
1081062
1081071
108108108
1081091
1081102
1081113
1081124
1081131
1081146
1081151
1081164
1081179
1081182
1081191
10812012
1081211
1081222
1081233
1081244
1081251
10812618
1081271
1081284
1081293
1081302
1081311
10813212
1081331
1081342

FAQ

What is the Greatest Common Divisor of 108 and 120?

GCF of 108 and 120 is 12

How to find the GCF of 108 and 120?

You can find the GCF of 108 and 120 by listing all factors of both numbers and picking the greatest common one, or by prime factorization. The GCF of 108 and 120 is 12.

What prime factors do 108 and 120 share?

The prime factorizations of 108 and 120 have 2 × 2 × 3 in common, and multiplying those shared primes gives 12 — exactly the greatest common factor.

How does the GCF reduce the fraction 108/120?

Divide the numerator and the denominator by the GCF 12: 108 ÷ 12 = 9 and 120 ÷ 12 = 10. So 108/120 in lowest terms is 9/10.