GCF for 40 and 220

What is the Greatest common Divisor of 40 and 220?

Answer: GCF of 40 and 220 is 20

(Twenty)

Finding GCF for 40 and 220 using all factors (divisors) listing

The first method to find GCF for numbers 40 and 220 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 220: 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 11, 20, 22, 44, 55, 110, 220

So the Greatest Common Factor for 40 and 220 is 20

Finding GCF for 40 and 220 by Prime Factorization

The second method to find GCF for numbers 40 and 220 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 220: 2, 2, 5, 11

As we can see there are Prime Factors common to both numbers: 2, 2, 5

Now we need to multiply them to find GCF: 2 × 2 × 5 = 20

GCF Table

Number 1Number 2GCF
252205
262202
272201
282204
292201
3022010
312201
322204
3322011
342202
352205
362204
372201
382202
392201
4022020
412201
422202
432201
4422044
452205
462202
472201
482204
492201
5022010
512201
522204
532201
542202

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 220? (The answer is: 20). Select the first number (e.g. '40') and the second number (e.g. '220'). 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 220?

GCF of 40 and 220 is 20