GCF for 30 and 420

What is the Greatest common Divisor of 30 and 420?

Answer: GCF of 30 and 420 is 30

(Thirty)

Finding GCF for 30 and 420 using all factors (divisors) listing

The first method to find GCF for numbers 30 and 420 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 420: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 12, 14, 15, 20, 21, 28, 30, 35, 42, 60, 70, 84, 105, 140, 210, 420

So the Greatest Common Factor for 30 and 420 is 30

Finding GCF for 30 and 420 by Prime Factorization

The second method to find GCF for numbers 30 and 420 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 420: 2, 2, 3, 5, 7

As we can see there are Prime Factors common to both numbers: 2, 3, 5

Now we need to multiply them to find GCF: 2 × 3 × 5 = 30

GCF Table

Number 1Number 2GCF
1542015
164204
174201
184206
194201
2042020
2142021
224202
234201
2442012
254205
264202
274203
2842028
294201
3042030
314201
324204
334203
344202
3542035
3642012
374201
384202
394203
4042020
414201
4242042
434201
444204

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 420? (The answer is: 30). Select the first number (e.g. '30') and the second number (e.g. '420'). 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 420?

GCF of 30 and 420 is 30