GCF for 78 and 117

What is the Greatest common Divisor of 78 and 117?

Answer: GCF of 78 and 117 is 39

(Thirty-nine)

Finding GCF for 78 and 117 using all factors (divisors) listing

The first method to find GCF for numbers 78 and 117 is to list all factors for both numbers and pick the highest common one:

All factors of 78: 1, 2, 3, 6, 13, 26, 39, 78

All factors of 117: 1, 3, 9, 13, 39, 117

So the Greatest Common Factor for 78 and 117 is 39

Finding GCF for 78 and 117 by Prime Factorization

The second method to find GCF for numbers 78 and 117 is to list all Prime Factors for both numbers and multiply the common ones:

All Prime Factors of 78: 2, 3, 13

All Prime Factors of 117: 3, 3, 13

As we can see there are Prime Factors common to both numbers: 3, 13

Now we need to multiply them to find GCF: 3 × 13 = 39

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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 78 and 117? (The answer is: 39). Select the first number (e.g. '78') and the second number (e.g. '117'). 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

GCF Table

Number 1Number 2GCF
631179
641171
6511713
661173
671171
681171
691173
701171
711171
721179
731171
741171
751173
761171
771171
78117
791171
801171
81117
821171
831171
841173
851171
861171
871173
881171
891171
901179
9111713
921171

FAQ

What is the Greatest common Divisor of 78 and 117?

GCF of 78 and 117 is 39