GCF of 112 and 144 (Greatest Common Factor)

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What is the Greatest Common Divisor of 112 and 144?

Answer

GCF of 112 and 144 is
16

(Sixteen)

Finding GCF for 112 and 144 using all factors (divisors) listing

The first method to find GCF for numbers 112 and 144 is to list all factors for both numbers and pick the highest common one:

All factors of 112: 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 14, 16, 28, 56, 112

All factors of 144: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 16, 18, 24, 36, 48, 72, 144

So the Greatest Common Factor for 112 and 144 is 16

Finding GCF for 112 and 144 by Prime Factorization

The second method to find GCF for numbers 112 and 144 is to list all Prime Factors for both numbers and multiply the common ones:

All Prime Factors of 112: 2, 2, 2, 2, 7

All Prime Factors of 144: 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3

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

Now we need to multiply them to find GCF: 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 = 16

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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 112 and 144? (The answer is: 16). Select the first number (e.g. '112') and the second number (e.g. '144'). 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
1121291
1121302
1121311
1121324
1121337
1121342
1121351
1121368
1121371
1121382
1121391
11214028
1121411
1121422
1121431
11214416
1121451
1121462
1121477
1121484
1121491
1121502
1121511
1121528
1121531
11215414
1121551
1121564
1121571
1121582

FAQ

What is the Greatest Common Divisor of 112 and 144?

GCF of 112 and 144 is 16

How to find the GCF of 112 and 144?

You can find the GCF of 112 and 144 by listing all factors of both numbers and picking the greatest common one, or by prime factorization. The GCF of 112 and 144 is 16.

What prime factors do 112 and 144 share?

The prime factorizations of 112 and 144 have 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 in common, and multiplying those shared primes gives 16 — exactly the greatest common factor.

How does the GCF reduce the fraction 112/144?

Divide the numerator and the denominator by the GCF 16: 112 ÷ 16 = 7 and 144 ÷ 16 = 9. So 112/144 in lowest terms is 7/9.