GCF for 12 and 234

What is the Greatest common Divisor of 12 and 234?

Answer: GCF of 12 and 234 is 6

(Six)

Finding GCF for 12 and 234 using all factors (divisors) listing

The first method to find GCF for numbers 12 and 234 is to list all factors for both numbers and pick the highest common one:

All factors of 12: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12

All factors of 234: 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 13, 18, 26, 39, 78, 117, 234

So the Greatest Common Factor for 12 and 234 is 6

Finding GCF for 12 and 234 by Prime Factorization

The second method to find GCF for numbers 12 and 234 is to list all Prime Factors for both numbers and multiply the common ones:

All Prime Factors of 12: 2, 2, 3

All Prime Factors of 234: 2, 3, 3, 13

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

Now we need to multiply them to find GCF: 2 × 3 = 6

GCF Table

Number 1Number 2GCF
12341
22342
32343
42342
52341
62346
72341
82342
92349
102342
112341
12234
1323413
142342
152343
162342
172341
1823418
192341
202342
212343
222342
232341
242346
252341
2623426
272349
282342
292341
302346

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 12 and 234? (The answer is: 6). Select the first number (e.g. '12') and the second number (e.g. '234'). 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

FAQ

What is the Greatest common Divisor of 12 and 234?

GCF of 12 and 234 is 6