GCF for 16 and 168

What is the Greatest common Divisor of 16 and 168?

Answer: GCF of 16 and 168 is 8

(Eight)

Finding GCF for 16 and 168 using all factors (divisors) listing

The first method to find GCF for numbers 16 and 168 is to list all factors for both numbers and pick the highest common one:

All factors of 16: 1, 2, 4, 8, 16

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 16 and 168 is 8

Finding GCF for 16 and 168 by Prime Factorization

The second method to find GCF for numbers 16 and 168 is to list all Prime Factors for both numbers and multiply the common ones:

All Prime Factors of 16: 2, 2, 2, 2

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

Now we need to multiply them to find GCF: 2 × 2 × 2 = 8

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111681
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131681
1416814
151683
16168
171681
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191681
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231681
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251681
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301686

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 16 and 168? (The answer is: 8). Select the first number (e.g. '16') 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

FAQ

What is the Greatest common Divisor of 16 and 168?

GCF of 16 and 168 is 8