GCF (HCF) of 50 and 150

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What is the Greatest Common Divisor of 50 and 150?

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GCF (HCF) of 50 and 150 is
50

Common factors: 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50

50 divides 150 (150 ÷ 50 = 3), so the GCF is the smaller number itself.

50 = 2 × 52

150 = 2 × 3 × 52

Prime50150Lowest power
2222
3—3—
5525252

— = power 0: the prime is not a factor of this number, so it cannot be in the GCF.

GCF = 2 × 52 = 50

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FAQ

What is the Greatest Common Divisor of 50 and 150?

GCF (HCF) of 50 and 150 is 50

How to find the GCF of 50 and 150?

You can find the GCF of 50 and 150 by listing all factors of both numbers and picking the greatest common one, or by prime factorization. The GCF of 50 and 150 is 50.

What prime factors do 50 and 150 share?

The prime factorizations of 50 and 150 have 2 × 5 × 5 in common, and multiplying those shared primes gives 50 — exactly the greatest common factor.

How does the GCF reduce the fraction 50/150?

Divide the numerator and the denominator by the GCF 50: 50 ÷ 50 = 1 and 150 ÷ 50 = 3. So 50/150 in lowest terms is 1/3.