GCF for 40 and 970

What is the Greatest common Divisor of 40 and 970?

Answer: GCF of 40 and 970 is 10

(Ten)

Finding GCF for 40 and 970 using all factors (divisors) listing

The first method to find GCF for numbers 40 and 970 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 970: 1, 2, 5, 10, 97, 194, 485, 970

So the Greatest Common Factor for 40 and 970 is 10

Finding GCF for 40 and 970 by Prime Factorization

The second method to find GCF for numbers 40 and 970 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 970: 2, 5, 97

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

GCF Table

Number 1Number 2GCF
259705
269702
279701
289702
299701
3097010
319701
329702
339701
349702
359705
369702
379701
389702
399701
4097010
419701
429702
439701
449702
459705
469702
479701
489702
499701
5097010
519701
529702
539701
549702

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 970? (The answer is: 10). Select the first number (e.g. '40') and the second number (e.g. '970'). 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 970?

GCF of 40 and 970 is 10