GCF for 48 and 344

What is the Greatest Common Factor of 48 and 344?

Answer: GCF of 48 and 344 is 8

(Eight)

Finding GCF for 48 and 344 using all factors (divisors) listing

The first method to find GCF for numbers 48 and 344 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 344: 1, 2, 4, 8, 43, 86, 172, 344

So the Greatest Common Factor for 48 and 344 is 8

Finding GCF for 48 and 344 by Prime Factorization

The second method to find GCF for numbers 48 and 344 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 344: 2, 2, 2, 43

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

Now we need to multiply them to find GCF: 2 × 2 × 2 = 8

GCF Table

Number 1Number 2GCF
333441
343442
353441
363444
373441
383442
393441
403448
413441
423442
4334443
443444
453441
463442
473441
483448
493441
503442
513441
523444
533441
543442
553441
563448
573441
583442
593441
603444
613441
623442

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 Factor of 48 and 344? (The answer is: 8). Select the first number (e.g. '48') and the second number (e.g. '344'). 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 Factor of 48 and 344?

GCF of 48 and 344 is 8