GCF for 36 and 324

What is the Greatest common Divisor of 36 and 324?

Answer: GCF of 36 and 324 is 36

(Thirty-six)

Finding GCF for 36 and 324 using all factors (divisors) listing

The first method to find GCF for numbers 36 and 324 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 324: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 18, 27, 36, 54, 81, 108, 162, 324

So the Greatest Common Factor for 36 and 324 is 36

Finding GCF for 36 and 324 by Prime Factorization

The second method to find GCF for numbers 36 and 324 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 324: 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3

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

GCF Table

Number 1Number 2GCF
213243
223242
233241
2432412
253241
263242
2732427
283244
293241
303246
313241
323244
333243
343242
353241
36324
373241
383242
393243
403244
413241
423246
433241
443244
453249
463242
473241
4832412
493241
503242

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 324? (The answer is: 36). Select the first number (e.g. '36') and the second number (e.g. '324'). 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 36 and 324?

GCF of 36 and 324 is 36