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    GCF of 120 and 168 (Greatest Common Factor)

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    What is the Greatest Common Divisor of 120 and 168?

    Answer

    GCF of 120 and 168 is
    24

    (Twenty-four)

    Finding GCF for 120 and 168 using all factors (divisors) listing

    The first method to find GCF for numbers 120 and 168 is to list all factors for both numbers and pick the highest common one:

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

    All factors of 168: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 12, 14, 21, 24, 28, 42, 56, 84, 168

    So the Greatest Common Factor for 120 and 168 is 24

    Finding GCF for 120 and 168 by Prime Factorization

    The second method to find GCF for numbers 120 and 168 is to list all Prime Factors for both numbers and multiply the common ones:

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

    All Prime Factors of 168: 2, 2, 2, 3, 7

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

    Now we need to multiply them to find GCF: 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 = 24

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    GCF Table

    Number 1Number 2GCF
    1201533
    1201542
    1201555
    12015612
    1201571
    1201582
    1201593
    12016040
    1201611
    1201626
    1201631
    1201644
    12016515
    1201662
    1201671
    12016824
    1201691
    12017010
    1201713
    1201724
    1201731
    1201746
    1201755
    1201768
    1201773
    1201782
    1201791
    12018060
    1201811
    1201822

    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 120 and 168? (The answer is: 24). Select the first number (e.g. '120') and the second number (e.g. '168'). 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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    FAQ

    What is the Greatest Common Divisor of 120 and 168?

    GCF of 120 and 168 is 24

    How to find the GCF of 120 and 168?

    You can find the GCF of 120 and 168 by listing all factors of both numbers and picking the greatest common one, or by prime factorization. The GCF of 120 and 168 is 24.

    What prime factors do 120 and 168 share?

    The prime factorizations of 120 and 168 have 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 in common, and multiplying those shared primes gives 24 — exactly the greatest common factor.

    How does the GCF reduce the fraction 120/168?

    Divide the numerator and the denominator by the GCF 24: 120 ÷ 24 = 5 and 168 ÷ 24 = 7. So 120/168 in lowest terms is 5/7.

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