GCF for 40 and 280

What is the Greatest common Divisor of 40 and 280?

Answer: GCF of 40 and 280 is 40

(Forty)

Finding GCF for 40 and 280 using all factors (divisors) listing

The first method to find GCF for numbers 40 and 280 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 280: 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 14, 20, 28, 35, 40, 56, 70, 140, 280

So the Greatest Common Factor for 40 and 280 is 40

Finding GCF for 40 and 280 by Prime Factorization

The second method to find GCF for numbers 40 and 280 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 280: 2, 2, 2, 5, 7

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

Now we need to multiply them to find GCF: 2 × 2 × 2 × 5 = 40

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3028010
312801
322808
332801
342802
3528035
362804
372801
382802
392801
4028040
412801
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432801
442804
452805
462802
472801
482808
492807
5028010
512801
522804
532801
542802

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 280? (The answer is: 40). Select the first number (e.g. '40') and the second number (e.g. '280'). 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 280?

GCF of 40 and 280 is 40