GCF for 40 and 55

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Greatest Common Factor of

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What is the Greatest common Divisor of 40 and 55?

Answer: GCF of 40 and 55 is 5

(Five)

Finding GCF for 40 and 55 using all factors (divisors) listing

The first method to find GCF for numbers 40 and 55 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 55: 1, 5, 11, 55

So the Greatest Common Factor for 40 and 55 is 5

Finding GCF for 40 and 55 by Prime Factorization

The second method to find GCF for numbers 40 and 55 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 55: 5, 11

As we can see there is only one Prime Factor common to both numbers. It is 5

So 5 is the Greatest Common Factor of 40 and 55

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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 55? (The answer is: 5). Select the first number (e.g. '40') and the second number (e.g. '55'). 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
25555
26551
27551
28551
29551
30555
31551
32551
335511
34551
35555
36551
37551
38551
39551
40555
41551
42551
43551
445511
45555
46551
47551
48551
49551
50555
51551
52551
53551
54551

FAQ

What is the Greatest common Divisor of 40 and 55?

GCF of 40 and 55 is 5

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