GCF for 81 and 216

What is the Greatest common Divisor of 81 and 216?

Answer: GCF of 81 and 216 is 27

(Twenty-seven)

Finding GCF for 81 and 216 using all factors (divisors) listing

The first method to find GCF for numbers 81 and 216 is to list all factors for both numbers and pick the highest common one:

All factors of 81: 1, 3, 9, 27, 81

All factors of 216: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 18, 24, 27, 36, 54, 72, 108, 216

So the Greatest Common Factor for 81 and 216 is 27

Finding GCF for 81 and 216 by Prime Factorization

The second method to find GCF for numbers 81 and 216 is to list all Prime Factors for both numbers and multiply the common ones:

All Prime Factors of 81: 3, 3, 3, 3

All Prime Factors of 216: 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3

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

Now we need to multiply them to find GCF: 3 × 3 × 3 = 27

GCF Table

Number 1Number 2GCF
662166
672161
682164
692163
702162
712161
7221672
732161
742162
752163
762164
772161
782166
792161
802168
81216
822162
832161
8421612
852161
862162
872163
882168
892161
9021618
912161
922164
932163
942162
952161

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 81 and 216? (The answer is: 27). Select the first number (e.g. '81') and the second number (e.g. '216'). 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 81 and 216?

GCF of 81 and 216 is 27