GCF for 120 and 240

What is the Greatest common Divisor of 120 and 240?

Answer: GCF of 120 and 240 is 120

(One hundred twenty)

Finding GCF for 120 and 240 using all factors (divisors) listing

The first method to find GCF for numbers 120 and 240 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 240: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 16, 20, 24, 30, 40, 48, 60, 80, 120, 240

So the Greatest Common Factor for 120 and 240 is 120

Finding GCF for 120 and 240 by Prime Factorization

The second method to find GCF for numbers 120 and 240 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 240: 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 5

As we can see there are Prime Factors common to both numbers: 2, 2, 2, 3, 5

Now we need to multiply them to find GCF: 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 5 = 120

GCF Table

Number 1Number 2GCF
10524015
1062402
1072401
10824012
1092401
11024010
1112403
11224016
1132401
1142406
1152405
1162404
1172403
1182402
1192401
120240
1212401
1222402
1232403
1242404
1252405
1262406
1272401
12824016
1292403
13024010
1312401
13224012
1332401
1342402

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 240? (The answer is: 120). Select the first number (e.g. '120') and the second number (e.g. '240'). 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 120 and 240?

GCF of 120 and 240 is 120