GCF for 85 and 187

What is the Greatest common Divisor of 85 and 187?

Answer: GCF of 85 and 187 is 17

(Seventeen)

Finding GCF for 85 and 187 using all factors (divisors) listing

The first method to find GCF for numbers 85 and 187 is to list all factors for both numbers and pick the highest common one:

All factors of 85: 1, 5, 17, 85

All factors of 187: 1, 11, 17, 187

So the Greatest Common Factor for 85 and 187 is 17

Finding GCF for 85 and 187 by Prime Factorization

The second method to find GCF for numbers 85 and 187 is to list all Prime Factors for both numbers and multiply the common ones:

All Prime Factors of 85: 5, 17

All Prime Factors of 187: 11, 17

As we can see there is only one Prime Factor common to both numbers. It is 17

So 17 is the Greatest Common Factor of 85 and 187

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821871
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861871
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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 85 and 187? (The answer is: 17). Select the first number (e.g. '85') and the second number (e.g. '187'). 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 85 and 187?

GCF of 85 and 187 is 17