GCF (HCF) of 24 and 120

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What is the Greatest Common Divisor of 24 and 120?

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GCF (HCF) of 24 and 120 is
24

Common factors: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24

24 divides 120 (120 ÷ 24 = 5), so the GCF is the smaller number itself.

24 = 23 × 3

120 = 23 × 3 × 5

Prime24120Lowest power
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5—5—

— = power 0: the prime is not a factor of this number, so it cannot be in the GCF.

GCF = 23 × 3 = 24

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FAQ

What is the Greatest Common Divisor of 24 and 120?

GCF (HCF) of 24 and 120 is 24

How to find the GCF of 24 and 120?

You can find the GCF of 24 and 120 by listing all factors of both numbers and picking the greatest common one, or by prime factorization. The GCF of 24 and 120 is 24.

What prime factors do 24 and 120 share?

The prime factorizations of 24 and 120 have 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 in common, and multiplying those shared primes gives 24 — exactly the greatest common factor.

How does the GCF reduce the fraction 24/120?

Divide the numerator and the denominator by the GCF 24: 24 ÷ 24 = 1 and 120 ÷ 24 = 5. So 24/120 in lowest terms is 1/5.