GCF for 36 and 88

What is the Greatest Common Factor of 36 and 88?

Answer: GCF of 36 and 88 is 4

(Four)

Finding GCF for 36 and 88 using all factors (divisors) listing

The first method to find GCF for numbers 36 and 88 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 88: 1, 2, 4, 8, 11, 22, 44, 88

So the Greatest Common Factor for 36 and 88 is 4

Finding GCF for 36 and 88 by Prime Factorization

The second method to find GCF for numbers 36 and 88 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 88: 2, 2, 2, 11

As we can see there are Prime Factors common to both numbers: 2, 2

Now we need to multiply them to find GCF: 2 Γ— 2 = 4

GCF Table

Number 1Number 2GCF
21881
2288
23881
2488
25881
26882
27881
28884
29881
30882
31881
32888
338811
34882
35881
3688
37881
38882
39881
40888
41881
42882
43881
4488
45881
46882
47881
4888
49881
50882

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 36 and 88? (The answer is: 4). Select the first number (e.g. '36') and the second number (e.g. '88'). 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 36 and 88?

GCF of 36 and 88 is 4