GCF for 36 and 3

What is the Greatest common Divisor of 36 and 3?

Answer: GCF of 36 and 3 is 3

(Three)

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

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

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

All factors of 3: 1, 3

So the Greatest Common Factor for 36 and 3 is 3

Finding GCF for 36 and 3 by Prime Factorization

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

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

All Prime Factors of 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 36 and 3

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GCF Table

Number 1Number 2GCF
2133
2231
2331
2433
2531
2631
2733
2831
2931
3033
3131
3231
3333
3431
3531
3633
3731
3831
3933
4031
4131
4233
4331
4431
4533
4631
4731
4833
4931
5031

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

GCF of 36 and 3 is 3