GCF for 54 and 189

What is the Greatest common Divisor of 54 and 189?

Answer: GCF of 54 and 189 is 27

(Twenty-seven)

Finding GCF for 54 and 189 using all factors (divisors) listing

The first method to find GCF for numbers 54 and 189 is to list all factors for both numbers and pick the highest common one:

All factors of 54: 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18, 27, 54

All factors of 189: 1, 3, 7, 9, 21, 27, 63, 189

So the Greatest Common Factor for 54 and 189 is 27

Finding GCF for 54 and 189 by Prime Factorization

The second method to find GCF for numbers 54 and 189 is to list all Prime Factors for both numbers and multiply the common ones:

All Prime Factors of 54: 2, 3, 3, 3

All Prime Factors of 189: 3, 3, 3, 7

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

Now we need to multiply them to find GCF: 3 × 3 × 3 = 27

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511893
521891
531891
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551891
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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 54 and 189? (The answer is: 27). Select the first number (e.g. '54') and the second number (e.g. '189'). 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 54 and 189?

GCF of 54 and 189 is 27