GCF for 56 and 384

What is the Greatest common Divisor of 56 and 384?

Answer: GCF of 56 and 384 is 8

(Eight)

Finding GCF for 56 and 384 using all factors (divisors) listing

The first method to find GCF for numbers 56 and 384 is to list all factors for both numbers and pick the highest common one:

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

All factors of 384: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 24, 32, 48, 64, 96, 128, 192, 384

So the Greatest Common Factor for 56 and 384 is 8

Finding GCF for 56 and 384 by Prime Factorization

The second method to find GCF for numbers 56 and 384 is to list all Prime Factors for both numbers and multiply the common ones:

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

All Prime Factors of 384: 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3

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
413841
423846
433841
443844
453843
463842
473841
4838448
493841
503842
513843
523844
533841
543846
553841
563848
573843
583842
593841
6038412
613841
623842
633843
6438464
653841
663846
673841
683844
693843
703842

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 56 and 384? (The answer is: 8). Select the first number (e.g. '56') and the second number (e.g. '384'). 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 56 and 384?

GCF of 56 and 384 is 8