GCF for 87 and 232

What is the Greatest common Divisor of 87 and 232?

Answer: GCF of 87 and 232 is 29

(Twenty-nine)

Finding GCF for 87 and 232 using all factors (divisors) listing

The first method to find GCF for numbers 87 and 232 is to list all factors for both numbers and pick the highest common one:

All factors of 87: 1, 3, 29, 87

All factors of 232: 1, 2, 4, 8, 29, 58, 116, 232

So the Greatest Common Factor for 87 and 232 is 29

Finding GCF for 87 and 232 by Prime Factorization

The second method to find GCF for numbers 87 and 232 is to list all Prime Factors for both numbers and multiply the common ones:

All Prime Factors of 87: 3, 29

All Prime Factors of 232: 2, 2, 2, 29

As we can see there is only one Prime Factor common to both numbers. It is 29

So 29 is the Greatest Common Factor of 87 and 232

GCF Table

Number 1Number 2GCF
722328
732321
742322
752321
762324
772321
782322
792321
802328
812321
822322
832321
842324
852321
862322
8723229
882328
892321
902322
912321
922324
932321
942322
952321
962328
972321
982322
992321
1002324
1012321

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 87 and 232? (The answer is: 29). Select the first number (e.g. '87') and the second number (e.g. '232'). 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 87 and 232?

GCF of 87 and 232 is 29