GCF for 232 and 261

What is the Greatest common Divisor of 232 and 261?

Answer: GCF of 232 and 261 is 29

(Twenty-nine)

Finding GCF for 232 and 261 using all factors (divisors) listing

The first method to find GCF for numbers 232 and 261 is to list all factors for both numbers and pick the highest common one:

All factors of 232: 1, 2, 4, 8, 29, 58, 116, 232

All factors of 261: 1, 3, 9, 29, 87, 261

So the Greatest Common Factor for 232 and 261 is 29

Finding GCF for 232 and 261 by Prime Factorization

The second method to find GCF for numbers 232 and 261 is to list all Prime Factors for both numbers and multiply the common ones:

All Prime Factors of 232: 2, 2, 2, 29

All Prime Factors of 261: 3, 3, 29

As we can see there is only one Prime Factor common to both numbers. It is 29

So 29 is the Greatest Common Factor of 232 and 261

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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 232 and 261? (The answer is: 29). Select the first number (e.g. '232') and the second number (e.g. '261'). 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

GCF Table

Number 1Number 2GCF
2172611
2182611
2192613
2202611
2212611
2222613
2232611
2242611
2252619
2262611
2272611
2282613
2292611
2302611
2312613
232261
2332611
2342619
2352611
2362611
2372613
2382611
2392611
2402613
2412611
2422611
2432619
2442611
2452611
2462613

FAQ

What is the Greatest common Divisor of 232 and 261?

GCF of 232 and 261 is 29