GCF for 40 and 215

What is the Greatest common Divisor of 40 and 215?

Answer: GCF of 40 and 215 is 5

(Five)

Finding GCF for 40 and 215 using all factors (divisors) listing

The first method to find GCF for numbers 40 and 215 is to list all factors for both numbers and pick the highest common one:

All factors of 40: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 20, 40

All factors of 215: 1, 5, 43, 215

So the Greatest Common Factor for 40 and 215 is 5

Finding GCF for 40 and 215 by Prime Factorization

The second method to find GCF for numbers 40 and 215 is to list all Prime Factors for both numbers and multiply the common ones:

All Prime Factors of 40: 2, 2, 2, 5

All Prime Factors of 215: 5, 43

As we can see there is only one Prime Factor common to both numbers. It is 5

So 5 is the Greatest Common Factor of 40 and 215

GCF Table

Number 1Number 2GCF
252155
262151
272151
282151
292151
302155
312151
322151
332151
342151
352155
362151
372151
382151
392151
402155
412151
422151
4321543
442151
452155
462151
472151
482151
492151
502155
512151
522151
532151
542151

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 40 and 215? (The answer is: 5). Select the first number (e.g. '40') and the second number (e.g. '215'). 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 40 and 215?

GCF of 40 and 215 is 5