GCF for 40 and 168

What is the Greatest common Divisor of 40 and 168?

Answer: GCF of 40 and 168 is 8

(Eight)

Finding GCF for 40 and 168 using all factors (divisors) listing

The first method to find GCF for numbers 40 and 168 is to list all factors for both numbers and pick the highest common one:

All factors of 40: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 20, 40

All factors of 168: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 12, 14, 21, 24, 28, 42, 56, 84, 168

So the Greatest Common Factor for 40 and 168 is 8

Finding GCF for 40 and 168 by Prime Factorization

The second method to find GCF for numbers 40 and 168 is to list all Prime Factors for both numbers and multiply the common ones:

All Prime Factors of 40: 2, 2, 2, 5

All Prime Factors of 168: 2, 2, 2, 3, 7

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

Now we need to multiply them to find GCF: 2 × 2 × 2 = 8

GCF Table

Number 1Number 2GCF
251681
261682
271683
2816828
291681
301686
311681
321688
331683
341682
351687
3616812
371681
381682
391683
40168
411681
4216842
431681
441684
451683
461682
471681
4816824
491687
501682
511683
521684
531681
541686

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 40 and 168? (The answer is: 8). Select the first number (e.g. '40') and the second number (e.g. '168'). 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 40 and 168?

GCF of 40 and 168 is 8