GCF for 16 and 50

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What is the Greatest common Divisor of 16 and 50?

Answer: GCF of 16 and 50 is 2

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Finding GCF for 16 and 50 using all factors (divisors) listing

The first method to find GCF for numbers 16 and 50 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 50: 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50

So the Greatest Common Factor for 16 and 50 is 2

Finding GCF for 16 and 50 by Prime Factorization

The second method to find GCF for numbers 16 and 50 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 50: 2, 5, 5

As we can see there is only one Prime Factor common to both numbers. It is 2

So 2 is the Greatest Common Factor of 16 and 50

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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 50? (The answer is: 2). Select the first number (e.g. '16') and the second number (e.g. '50'). 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

"Greatest Common Factor" Calculator

Greatest Common Factor of

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GCF Table

Number 1Number 2GCF
1501
2502
3501
4502
5505
6502
7501
8502
9501
105010
11501
12502
13501
14502
15505
16502
17501
18502
19501
205010
21501
22502
23501
24502
255025
26502
27501
28502
29501
305010

FAQ

What is the Greatest common Divisor of 16 and 50?

GCF of 16 and 50 is 2

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