GCF for 64 and 256

What is the Greatest common Divisor of 64 and 256?

Answer: GCF of 64 and 256 is 64

(Sixty-four)

Finding GCF for 64 and 256 using all factors (divisors) listing

The first method to find GCF for numbers 64 and 256 is to list all factors for both numbers and pick the highest common one:

All factors of 64: 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64

All factors of 256: 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256

So the Greatest Common Factor for 64 and 256 is 64

Finding GCF for 64 and 256 by Prime Factorization

The second method to find GCF for numbers 64 and 256 is to list all Prime Factors for both numbers and multiply the common ones:

All Prime Factors of 64: 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2

All Prime Factors of 256: 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2

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

Now we need to multiply them to find GCF: 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 = 64

GCF Table

Number 1Number 2GCF
492561
502562
512561
522564
532561
542562
552561
562568
572561
582562
592561
602564
612561
622562
632561
64256
652561
662562
672561
682564
692561
702562
712561
722568
732561
742562
752561
762564
772561
782562

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 64 and 256? (The answer is: 64). Select the first number (e.g. '64') and the second number (e.g. '256'). 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 64 and 256?

GCF of 64 and 256 is 64