GCF for 40 and 48

What is the Greatest common Divisor of 40 and 48?

Answer: GCF of 40 and 48 is 8

(Eight)

Finding GCF for 40 and 48 using all factors (divisors) listing

The first method to find GCF for numbers 40 and 48 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 48: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 24, 48

So the Greatest Common Factor for 40 and 48 is 8

Finding GCF for 40 and 48 by Prime Factorization

The second method to find GCF for numbers 40 and 48 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 48: 2, 2, 2, 2, 3

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

See Also

GCF Table

Number 1Number 2GCF
2548
2648
2748
2848
29481
3048
31481
3248
33483
3448
3548
3648
37481
3848
3948
4048
41481
4248
43481
4448
4548
46482
47481
484848
49481
50482
51483
52484
53481
5448

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 48? (The answer is: 8). Select the first number (e.g. '40') and the second number (e.g. '48'). 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 48?

GCF of 40 and 48 is 8