GCF for 36 and 180

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What is the Greatest common Divisor of 36 and 180?

Answer: GCF of 36 and 180 is 36

(Thirty-six)

Finding GCF for 36 and 180 using all factors (divisors) listing

The first method to find GCF for numbers 36 and 180 is to list all factors for both numbers and pick the highest common one:

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

All factors of 180: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 15, 18, 20, 30, 36, 45, 60, 90, 180

So the Greatest Common Factor for 36 and 180 is 36

Finding GCF for 36 and 180 by Prime Factorization

The second method to find GCF for numbers 36 and 180 is to list all Prime Factors for both numbers and multiply the common ones:

All Prime Factors of 36: 2, 2, 3, 3

All Prime Factors of 180: 2, 2, 3, 3, 5

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

Now we need to multiply them to find GCF: 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 = 36

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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 36 and 180? (The answer is: 36). Select the first number (e.g. '36') and the second number (e.g. '180'). 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
211803
221802
231801
2418012
251805
261802
271809
281804
291801
3018030
311801
321804
331803
341802
351805
3618036
371801
381802
391803
4018020
411801
421806
431801
441804
4518045
461802
471801
4818012
491801
5018010

FAQ

What is the Greatest common Divisor of 36 and 180?

GCF of 36 and 180 is 36

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