GCF for 3 and 36

What is the Greatest Common Factor of 3 and 36?

Answer: GCF of 3 and 36 is 3

(Three)

Finding GCF for 3 and 36 using all factors (divisors) listing

The first method to find GCF for numbers 3 and 36 is to list all factors for both numbers and pick the highest common one:

All factors of 3: 1, 3

All factors of 36: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 18, 36

So the Greatest Common Factor for 3 and 36 is 3

Finding GCF for 3 and 36 by Prime Factorization

The second method to find GCF for numbers 3 and 36 is to list all Prime Factors for both numbers and multiply the common ones:

All Prime Factors of 3: 3

All Prime Factors of 36: 2, 2, 3, 3

As we can see there is only one Prime Factor common to both numbers. It is 3

So 3 is the Greatest Common Factor of 3 and 36

GCF Table

Number 1Number 2GCF
1361
2362
3363
4364
5361
636
7361
836
936
1036
11361
1236
1336
1436
1536
1636
17361
1836
19361
2036
2136
22362
23361
2436
2536
2636
2736
2836
29361
3036

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 Factor of 3 and 36? (The answer is: 3). Select the first number (e.g. '3') and the second number (e.g. '36'). 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 Factor of 3 and 36?

GCF of 3 and 36 is 3