GCF for 84 and 231

What is the Greatest common Divisor of 84 and 231?

Answer: GCF of 84 and 231 is 21

(Twenty-one)

Finding GCF for 84 and 231 using all factors (divisors) listing

The first method to find GCF for numbers 84 and 231 is to list all factors for both numbers and pick the highest common one:

All factors of 84: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 12, 14, 21, 28, 42, 84

All factors of 231: 1, 3, 7, 11, 21, 33, 77, 231

So the Greatest Common Factor for 84 and 231 is 21

Finding GCF for 84 and 231 by Prime Factorization

The second method to find GCF for numbers 84 and 231 is to list all Prime Factors for both numbers and multiply the common ones:

All Prime Factors of 84: 2, 2, 3, 7

All Prime Factors of 231: 3, 7, 11

As we can see there are Prime Factors common to both numbers: 3, 7

Now we need to multiply them to find GCF: 3 × 7 = 21

GCF Table

Number 1Number 2GCF
692313
702317
712311
722313
732311
742311
752313
762311
7723177
782313
792311
802311
812313
822311
832311
84231
852311
862311
872313
8823111
892311
902313
912317
922311
932313
942311
952311
962313
972311
982317

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 84 and 231? (The answer is: 21). Select the first number (e.g. '84') and the second number (e.g. '231'). 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 84 and 231?

GCF of 84 and 231 is 21