GCF for 68 and 85

What is the Greatest common Divisor of 68 and 85?

Answer: GCF of 68 and 85 is 17

(Seventeen)

Finding GCF for 68 and 85 using all factors (divisors) listing

The first method to find GCF for numbers 68 and 85 is to list all factors for both numbers and pick the highest common one:

All factors of 68: 1, 2, 4, 17, 34, 68

All factors of 85: 1, 5, 17, 85

So the Greatest Common Factor for 68 and 85 is 17

Finding GCF for 68 and 85 by Prime Factorization

The second method to find GCF for numbers 68 and 85 is to list all Prime Factors for both numbers and multiply the common ones:

All Prime Factors of 68: 2, 2, 17

All Prime Factors of 85: 5, 17

As we can see there is only one Prime Factor common to both numbers. It is 17

So 17 is the Greatest Common Factor of 68 and 85

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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 68 and 85? (The answer is: 17). Select the first number (e.g. '68') and the second number (e.g. '85'). 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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FAQ

What is the Greatest common Divisor of 68 and 85?

GCF of 68 and 85 is 17