GCF for 60 and 120

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What is the Greatest common Divisor of 60 and 120?

Answer: GCF of 60 and 120 is 60

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Finding GCF for 60 and 120 using all factors (divisors) listing

The first method to find GCF for numbers 60 and 120 is to list all factors for both numbers and pick the highest common one:

All factors of 60: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 15, 20, 30, 60

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

So the Greatest Common Factor for 60 and 120 is 60

Finding GCF for 60 and 120 by Prime Factorization

The second method to find GCF for numbers 60 and 120 is to list all Prime Factors for both numbers and multiply the common ones:

All Prime Factors of 60: 2, 2, 3, 5

All Prime Factors of 120: 2, 2, 2, 3, 5

As we can see there are Prime Factors common to both numbers: 2, 2, 3, 5

Now we need to multiply them to find GCF: 2 × 2 × 3 × 5 = 60

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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 60 and 120? (The answer is: 60). Select the first number (e.g. '60') and the second number (e.g. '120'). 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

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GCF Table

Number 1Number 2GCF
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461202
471201
4812024
491201
5012010
511203
521204
531201
541206
551205
561208
571203
581202
591201
6012060
611201
621202
631203
641208
651205
661206
671201
681204
691203
7012010
711201
7212024
731201
741202

FAQ

What is the Greatest common Divisor of 60 and 120?

GCF of 60 and 120 is 60

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