GCF for 72 and 192

What is the Greatest common Divisor of 72 and 192?

Answer: GCF of 72 and 192 is 24

(Twenty-four)

Finding GCF for 72 and 192 using all factors (divisors) listing

The first method to find GCF for numbers 72 and 192 is to list all factors for both numbers and pick the highest common one:

All factors of 72: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 72

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

So the Greatest Common Factor for 72 and 192 is 24

Finding GCF for 72 and 192 by Prime Factorization

The second method to find GCF for numbers 72 and 192 is to list all Prime Factors for both numbers and multiply the common ones:

All Prime Factors of 72: 2, 2, 2, 3, 3

All Prime Factors of 192: 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3

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

Now we need to multiply them to find GCF: 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 = 24

GCF Table

Number 1Number 2GCF
571923
581922
591921
6019212
611921
621922
631923
6419264
651921
661926
671921
681924
691923
701922
711921
7219224
731921
741922
751923
761924
771921
781926
791921
8019216
811923
821922
831921
8419212
851921
861922

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 72 and 192? (The answer is: 24). Select the first number (e.g. '72') and the second number (e.g. '192'). 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 72 and 192?

GCF of 72 and 192 is 24