GCF for 72 and 288

What is the Greatest common Divisor of 72 and 288?

Answer: GCF of 72 and 288 is 72

(Seventy-two)

Finding GCF for 72 and 288 using all factors (divisors) listing

The first method to find GCF for numbers 72 and 288 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 288: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 16, 18, 24, 32, 36, 48, 72, 96, 144, 288

So the Greatest Common Factor for 72 and 288 is 72

Finding GCF for 72 and 288 by Prime Factorization

The second method to find GCF for numbers 72 and 288 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 288: 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3

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

Now we need to multiply them to find GCF: 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 = 72

See Also

GCF Table

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582882
592881
6028812
612881
622882
632889
6428832
652881
662886
672881
682884
692883
702882
712881
72288
732881
742882
752883
762884
772881
782886
792881
8028816
812889
822882
832881
8428812
852881
862882

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 288? (The answer is: 72). Select the first number (e.g. '72') and the second number (e.g. '288'). 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 288?

GCF of 72 and 288 is 72