GCF (HCF) of 14 and 9

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What is the Greatest Common Divisor of 14 and 9?

Answer

GCF (HCF) of 14 and 9 is
1

Common factors: 1

Only 1 divides both: 14 and 9 share no prime factor.

Such numbers are called coprime (relatively prime); their LCM is just the product: 14 × 9 = 126.

14 = 2 × 7

9 = 32

Prime149Lowest power
22——
3—32—
77——

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

GCF = 1

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FAQ

What is the Greatest Common Divisor of 14 and 9?

GCF (HCF) of 14 and 9 is 1

How to find the GCF of 14 and 9?

You can find the GCF of 14 and 9 by listing all factors of both numbers and picking the greatest common one, or by prime factorization. The GCF of 14 and 9 is 1.

What prime factors do 14 and 9 share?

14 and 9 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 14/9?

Divide the numerator and the denominator by the GCF 1: 14 ÷ 1 = 14 and 9 ÷ 1 = 9. So 14/9 in lowest terms is 14/9.

Are 14 and 9 coprime?

Yes, 14 and 9 are coprime (relatively prime) because their Greatest Common Factor is 1.