GCF for 30 and 255

What is the Greatest common Divisor of 30 and 255?

Answer: GCF of 30 and 255 is 15

(Fifteen)

Finding GCF for 30 and 255 using all factors (divisors) listing

The first method to find GCF for numbers 30 and 255 is to list all factors for both numbers and pick the highest common one:

All factors of 30: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 10, 15, 30

All factors of 255: 1, 3, 5, 15, 17, 51, 85, 255

So the Greatest Common Factor for 30 and 255 is 15

Finding GCF for 30 and 255 by Prime Factorization

The second method to find GCF for numbers 30 and 255 is to list all Prime Factors for both numbers and multiply the common ones:

All Prime Factors of 30: 2, 3, 5

All Prime Factors of 255: 3, 5, 17

As we can see there are Prime Factors common to both numbers: 3, 5

Now we need to multiply them to find GCF: 3 × 5 = 15

Related Calculations

GCF Table

Number 1Number 2GCF
1525515
162551
1725517
182553
192551
202555
212553
222551
232551
242553
252555
262551
272553
282551
292551
3025515
312551
322551
332553
3425517
352555
362553
372551
382551
392553
402555
412551
422553
432551
442551

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 30 and 255? (The answer is: 15). Select the first number (e.g. '30') and the second number (e.g. '255'). 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 30 and 255?

GCF of 30 and 255 is 15