GCF for 40 and 580

What is the Greatest common Divisor of 40 and 580?

Answer: GCF of 40 and 580 is 20

(Twenty)

Finding GCF for 40 and 580 using all factors (divisors) listing

The first method to find GCF for numbers 40 and 580 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 580: 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 20, 29, 58, 116, 145, 290, 580

So the Greatest Common Factor for 40 and 580 is 20

Finding GCF for 40 and 580 by Prime Factorization

The second method to find GCF for numbers 40 and 580 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 580: 2, 2, 5, 29

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

Now we need to multiply them to find GCF: 2 × 2 × 5 = 20

GCF Table

Number 1Number 2GCF
255805
265802
275801
285804
2958029
3058010
315801
325804
335801
345802
355805
365804
375801
385802
395801
4058020
415801
425802
435801
445804
455805
465802
475801
485804
495801
5058010
515801
525804
535801
545802

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 580? (The answer is: 20). Select the first number (e.g. '40') and the second number (e.g. '580'). 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 580?

GCF of 40 and 580 is 20