GCF for 40 and 50

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What is the Greatest common Divisor of 40 and 50?

Answer: GCF of 40 and 50 is 10

(Ten)

Finding GCF for 40 and 50 using all factors (divisors) listing

The first method to find GCF for numbers 40 and 50 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 50: 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50

So the Greatest Common Factor for 40 and 50 is 10

Finding GCF for 40 and 50 by Prime Factorization

The second method to find GCF for numbers 40 and 50 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 50: 2, 5, 5

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

Now we need to multiply them to find GCF: 2 × 5 = 10

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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 40 and 50? (The answer is: 10). Select the first number (e.g. '40') and the second number (e.g. '50'). 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

Greatest Common Factor of

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GCF Table

Number 1Number 2GCF
255025
26502
27501
28502
29501
305010
31501
32502
33501
34502
35505
36502
37501
38502
39501
405010
41501
42502
43501
44502
45505
46502
47501
48502
49501
505050
51501
52502
53501
54502

FAQ

What is the Greatest common Divisor of 40 and 50?

GCF of 40 and 50 is 10

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