GCF for 40 and 720

What is the Greatest common Divisor of 40 and 720?

Answer: GCF of 40 and 720 is 40

(Forty)

Finding GCF for 40 and 720 using all factors (divisors) listing

The first method to find GCF for numbers 40 and 720 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 720: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 16, 18, 20, 24, 30, 36, 40, 45, 48, 60, 72, 80, 90, 120, 144, 180, 240, 360, 720

So the Greatest Common Factor for 40 and 720 is 40

Finding GCF for 40 and 720 by Prime Factorization

The second method to find GCF for numbers 40 and 720 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 720: 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 5

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

GCF Table

Number 1Number 2GCF
257205
267202
277209
287204
297201
3072030
317201
3272016
337203
347202
357205
3672036
377201
387202
397203
4072040
417201
427206
437201
447204
4572045
467202
477201
4872048
497201
5072010
517203
527204
537201
5472018

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 720? (The answer is: 40). Select the first number (e.g. '40') and the second number (e.g. '720'). 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 720?

GCF of 40 and 720 is 40