GCF for 48 and 74
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What is the Greatest common Divisor of 48 and 74?
Answer: GCF of 48 and 74 is 2
(Two)
Finding GCF for 48 and 74 using all factors (divisors) listing
The first method to find GCF for numbers 48 and 74 is to list all factors for both numbers and pick the highest common one:
All factors of 48: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 24, 48
All factors of 74: 1, 2, 37, 74
So the Greatest Common Factor for 48 and 74 is 2
Finding GCF for 48 and 74 by Prime Factorization
The second method to find GCF for numbers 48 and 74 is to list all Prime Factors for both numbers and multiply the common ones:
All Prime Factors of 48: 2, 2, 2, 2, 3
All Prime Factors of 74: 2, 37
As we can see there is only one Prime Factor common to both numbers. It is 2
So 2 is the Greatest Common Factor of 48 and 74
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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 48 and 74? (The answer is: 2). Select the first number (e.g. '48') and the second number (e.g. '74'). 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