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GCF of 72 and 27 (Greatest Common Factor)

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What is the Greatest Common Divisor of 72 and 27?

Answer

GCF of 72 and 27 is

(Nine)

Finding GCF for 72 and 27 using all factors (divisors) listing

The first method to find GCF for numbers 72 and 27 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 27: 1, 3, 9, 27

So the Greatest Common Factor for 72 and 27 is 9

Finding GCF for 72 and 27 by Prime Factorization

The second method to find GCF for numbers 72 and 27 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 27: 3, 3, 3

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

Now we need to multiply them to find GCF: 3 × 3 = 9

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GCF Table

Number 1	Number 2	GCF
72	12	12
72	13	1
72	14	2
72	15	3
72	16	8
72	17	1
72	18	18
72	19	1
72	20	4
72	21	3
72	22	2
72	23	1
72	24	24
72	25	1
72	26	2
72	27	9
72	28	4
72	29	1
72	30	6
72	31	1
72	32	8
72	33	3
72	34	2
72	35	1
72	36	36
72	37	1
72	38	2
72	39	3
72	40	8
72	41	1

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 27? (The answer is: 9). Select the first number (e.g. '72') and the second number (e.g. '27'). 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 72 and 27?

GCF of 72 and 27 is 9

How to find the GCF of 72 and 27?

You can find the GCF of 72 and 27 by listing all factors of both numbers and picking the greatest common one, or by prime factorization. The GCF of 72 and 27 is 9.

What prime factors do 72 and 27 share?

The prime factorizations of 72 and 27 have 3 × 3 in common, and multiplying those shared primes gives 9 — exactly the greatest common factor.

How does the GCF reduce the fraction 72/27?

Divide the numerator and the denominator by the GCF 9: 72 ÷ 9 = 8 and 27 ÷ 9 = 3. So 72/27 in lowest terms is 8/3.

GCF of 72 and 27 (Greatest Common Factor)

What is the Greatest Common Divisor of 72 and 27?

Finding GCF for 72 and 27 using all factors (divisors) listing

Finding GCF for 72 and 27 by Prime Factorization

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See Also

GCF Table

About "Greatest Common Factor" Calculator

FAQ

What is the Greatest Common Divisor of 72 and 27?

How to find the GCF of 72 and 27?

What prime factors do 72 and 27 share?

How does the GCF reduce the fraction 72/27?

See Also

Number 1	Number 2	GCF
72	12	12
72	13	1
72	14	2
72	15	3
72	16	8
72	17	1
72	18	18
72	19	1
72	20	4
72	21	3
72	22	2
72	23	1
72	24	24
72	25	1
72	26	2
72	27	9
72	28	4
72	29	1
72	30	6
72	31	1
72	32	8
72	33	3
72	34	2
72	35	1
72	36	36
72	37	1
72	38	2
72	39	3
72	40	8
72	41	1

Number 1	Number 2	GCF
72	12	12
72	13	1
72	14	2
72	15	3
72	16	8
72	17	1
72	18	18
72	19	1
72	20	4
72	21	3
72	22	2
72	23	1
72	24	24
72	25	1
72	26	2
72	27	9
72	28	4
72	29	1
72	30	6
72	31	1
72	32	8
72	33	3
72	34	2
72	35	1
72	36	36
72	37	1
72	38	2
72	39	3
72	40	8
72	41	1

Number 1	Number 2	GCF
72	12	12
72	13	1
72	14	2
72	15	3
72	16	8
72	17	1
72	18	18
72	19	1
72	20	4
72	21	3
72	22	2
72	23	1
72	24	24
72	25	1
72	26	2
72	27	9
72	28	4
72	29	1
72	30	6
72	31	1
72	32	8
72	33	3
72	34	2
72	35	1
72	36	36
72	37	1
72	38	2
72	39	3
72	40	8
72	41	1