GCF for 49 and 56

What is the Greatest common Divisor of 49 and 56?

Answer: GCF of 49 and 56 is 7

(Seven)

Finding GCF for 49 and 56 using all factors (divisors) listing

The first method to find GCF for numbers 49 and 56 is to list all factors for both numbers and pick the highest common one:

All factors of 49: 1, 7, 49

All factors of 56: 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 14, 28, 56

So the Greatest Common Factor for 49 and 56 is 7

Finding GCF for 49 and 56 by Prime Factorization

The second method to find GCF for numbers 49 and 56 is to list all Prime Factors for both numbers and multiply the common ones:

All Prime Factors of 49: 7, 7

All Prime Factors of 56: 2, 2, 2, 7

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 49 and 56

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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 49 and 56? (The answer is: 7). Select the first number (e.g. '49') and the second number (e.g. '56'). 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
3456
3556
3656
37561
38562
3956
4056
41561
4256
43561
44564
4556
46562
47561
4856
4956
50562
51561
52564
53561
54562
55561
565656
57561
58562
59561
60564
61561
62562
63567

FAQ

What is the Greatest common Divisor of 49 and 56?

GCF of 49 and 56 is 7