GCF for 42 and 91

What is the Greatest common Divisor of 42 and 91?

Answer: GCF of 42 and 91 is 7

(Seven)

Finding GCF for 42 and 91 using all factors (divisors) listing

The first method to find GCF for numbers 42 and 91 is to list all factors for both numbers and pick the highest common one:

All factors of 42: 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 14, 21, 42

All factors of 91: 1, 7, 13, 91

So the Greatest Common Factor for 42 and 91 is 7

Finding GCF for 42 and 91 by Prime Factorization

The second method to find GCF for numbers 42 and 91 is to list all Prime Factors for both numbers and multiply the common ones:

All Prime Factors of 42: 2, 3, 7

All Prime Factors of 91: 7, 13

As we can see there is only one Prime Factor common to both numbers. It is 7

So 7 is the Greatest Common Factor of 42 and 91

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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 42 and 91? (The answer is: 7). Select the first number (e.g. '42') and the second number (e.g. '91'). 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

GCF Table

Number 1Number 2GCF
27911
2891
29911
30911
31911
32911
33911
34911
3591
36911
37911
38911
3991
40911
41911
4291
43911
44911
45911
46911
47911
48911
49917
50911
51911
5291
53911
54911
55911
56917

FAQ

What is the Greatest common Divisor of 42 and 91?

GCF of 42 and 91 is 7