GCF for 24 and 72

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What is the Greatest Common Divisor of 24 and 72?

Answer

GCF of 24 and 72 is 24

(Twenty-four)

Finding GCF for 24 and 72 using all factors (divisors) listing

The first method to find GCF for numbers 24 and 72 is to list all factors for both numbers and pick the highest common one:

All factors of 24: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24

All factors of 72: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 72

So the Greatest Common Factor for 24 and 72 is 24

Finding GCF for 24 and 72 by Prime Factorization

The second method to find GCF for numbers 24 and 72 is to list all Prime Factors for both numbers and multiply the common ones:

All Prime Factors of 24: 2, 2, 2, 3

All Prime Factors of 72: 2, 2, 2, 3, 3

As we can see there are Prime Factors common to both numbers: 2, 2, 2, 3

Now we need to multiply them to find GCF: 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 = 24

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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 24 and 72? (The answer is: 24). Select the first number (e.g. '24') and the second number (e.g. '72'). 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

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GCF Table

Number 1Number 2GCF
9729
10722
11721
127212
13721
14722
15723
16728
17721
187218
19721
20724
21723
22722
23721
247224
25721
26722
27729
28724
29721
30726
31721
32728
33723
34722
35721
367236
37721
38722

FAQ

What is the Greatest Common Divisor of 24 and 72?

GCF of 24 and 72 is 24

How to find the GCF of 24 and 72?

You can find the GCF of 24 and 72 by listing all factors of both numbers and picking the greatest common one, or by prime factorization. The GCF of 24 and 72 is 24.