GCF (HCF) of 11 and 12

"Greatest Common Factor" Calculator
Greatest Common Factor of
and

What is the Greatest Common Divisor of 11 and 12?

Answer

GCF (HCF) of 11 and 12 is
1

Common factors: 1

Only 1 divides both: 11 and 12 share no prime factor.

Such numbers are called coprime (relatively prime); their LCM is just the product: 11 × 12 = 132.

11 — prime

12 = 22 × 3

Prime1112Lowest power
2—22—
3—3—
1111——

— = power 0: the prime is not a factor of this number, so it cannot be in the GCF.

GCF = 1

See Also

FAQ

What is the Greatest Common Divisor of 11 and 12?

GCF (HCF) of 11 and 12 is 1

How to find the GCF of 11 and 12?

You can find the GCF of 11 and 12 by listing all factors of both numbers and picking the greatest common one, or by prime factorization. The GCF of 11 and 12 is 1.

What prime factors do 11 and 12 share?

11 and 12 have no prime factor in common, so the only integer that divides both of them is 1 and their GCF is 1.

How does the GCF reduce the fraction 11/12?

Divide the numerator and the denominator by the GCF 1: 11 ÷ 1 = 11 and 12 ÷ 1 = 12. So 11/12 in lowest terms is 11/12.

Are 11 and 12 coprime?

Yes, 11 and 12 are coprime (relatively prime) because their Greatest Common Factor is 1.