GCF for 196 and 294

What is the Greatest common Divisor of 196 and 294?

Answer: GCF of 196 and 294 is 98

(Ninety-eight)

Finding GCF for 196 and 294 using all factors (divisors) listing

The first method to find GCF for numbers 196 and 294 is to list all factors for both numbers and pick the highest common one:

All factors of 196: 1, 2, 4, 7, 14, 28, 49, 98, 196

All factors of 294: 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 14, 21, 42, 49, 98, 147, 294

So the Greatest Common Factor for 196 and 294 is 98

Finding GCF for 196 and 294 by Prime Factorization

The second method to find GCF for numbers 196 and 294 is to list all Prime Factors for both numbers and multiply the common ones:

All Prime Factors of 196: 2, 2, 7, 7

All Prime Factors of 294: 2, 3, 7, 7

As we can see there are Prime Factors common to both numbers: 2, 7, 7

Now we need to multiply them to find GCF: 2 × 7 × 7 = 98

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1922946
1932941
1942942
1952943
19629498
1972941
1982946
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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 196 and 294? (The answer is: 98). Select the first number (e.g. '196') and the second number (e.g. '294'). 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 196 and 294?

GCF of 196 and 294 is 98