GCF for 48 and 120

What is the Greatest common Divisor of 48 and 120?

Answer: GCF of 48 and 120 is 24

(Twenty-four)

Finding GCF for 48 and 120 using all factors (divisors) listing

The first method to find GCF for numbers 48 and 120 is to list all factors for both numbers and pick the highest common one:

All factors of 48: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 24, 48

All factors of 120: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 24, 30, 40, 60, 120

So the Greatest Common Factor for 48 and 120 is 24

Finding GCF for 48 and 120 by Prime Factorization

The second method to find GCF for numbers 48 and 120 is to list all Prime Factors for both numbers and multiply the common ones:

All Prime Factors of 48: 2, 2, 2, 2, 3

All Prime Factors of 120: 2, 2, 2, 3, 5

As we can see there are Prime Factors common to both numbers: 2, 2, 2, 3

Now we need to multiply them to find GCF: 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 = 24

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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 48 and 120? (The answer is: 24). Select the first number (e.g. '48') and the second number (e.g. '120'). 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
331203
341202
351205
36120
371201
381202
391203
40120
411201
421206
431201
441204
45120
461202
471201
48120
491201
5012010
511203
521204
531201
54120
551205
56120
571203
581202
591201
60120
611201
621202

FAQ

What is the Greatest common Divisor of 48 and 120?

GCF of 48 and 120 is 24