GCF for 156 and 312

What is the Greatest common Divisor of 156 and 312?

Answer: GCF of 156 and 312 is 156

(One hundred fifty-six)

Finding GCF for 156 and 312 using all factors (divisors) listing

The first method to find GCF for numbers 156 and 312 is to list all factors for both numbers and pick the highest common one:

All factors of 156: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 13, 26, 39, 52, 78, 156

All factors of 312: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 13, 24, 26, 39, 52, 78, 104, 156, 312

So the Greatest Common Factor for 156 and 312 is 156

Finding GCF for 156 and 312 by Prime Factorization

The second method to find GCF for numbers 156 and 312 is to list all Prime Factors for both numbers and multiply the common ones:

All Prime Factors of 156: 2, 2, 3, 13

All Prime Factors of 312: 2, 2, 2, 3, 13

As we can see there are Prime Factors common to both numbers: 2, 2, 3, 13

Now we need to multiply them to find GCF: 2 × 2 × 3 × 13 = 156

See Also

GCF Table

Number 1Number 2GCF
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1423122
14331213
14431224
1453121
1463122
1473123
1483124
1493121
1503126
1513121
1523128
1533123
1543122
1553121
156312
1573121
1583122
1593123
1603128
1613121
1623126
1633121
1643124
1653123
1663122
1673121
16831224
16931213
1703122

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 156 and 312? (The answer is: 156). Select the first number (e.g. '156') and the second number (e.g. '312'). 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 156 and 312?

GCF of 156 and 312 is 156