GCF for 50 and 240

What is the Greatest common Divisor of 50 and 240?

Answer: GCF of 50 and 240 is 10

(Ten)

Finding GCF for 50 and 240 using all factors (divisors) listing

The first method to find GCF for numbers 50 and 240 is to list all factors for both numbers and pick the highest common one:

All factors of 50: 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50

All factors of 240: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 16, 20, 24, 30, 40, 48, 60, 80, 120, 240

So the Greatest Common Factor for 50 and 240 is 10

Finding GCF for 50 and 240 by Prime Factorization

The second method to find GCF for numbers 50 and 240 is to list all Prime Factors for both numbers and multiply the common ones:

All Prime Factors of 50: 2, 5, 5

All Prime Factors of 240: 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 5

As we can see there are Prime Factors common to both numbers: 2, 5

Now we need to multiply them to find GCF: 2 × 5 = 10

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382402
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412401
422406
432401
442404
4524015
462402
472401
4824048
492401
5024010
512403
522404
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622402
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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 50 and 240? (The answer is: 10). Select the first number (e.g. '50') and the second number (e.g. '240'). 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 Divisor of 50 and 240?

GCF of 50 and 240 is 10