Created By : Jatin Gogia
Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty
Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Make use of GCF Calculator to quickly find the Greatest Common Factor of numbers 344, 348 i.e. 4 largest integer by which both the numbers can be divided.
Greatest common factor (GCF) of 344 and 348 is 4.
GCF(344,348) = 4
Greatest common factor or Greatest common divisor (GCD) can be calculated in following way;
Prime Factorization of 344
2 | 344 |
2 | 172 |
2 | 86 |
43 | 43 |
1 |
Prime factors of 344 are 2,43. Prime factorization of 344 in exponential form is:
344 = 23×431
Prime Factorization of 348
2 | 348 |
2 | 174 |
3 | 87 |
29 | 29 |
1 |
Prime factors of 348 are 2,3,29. Prime factorization of 348 in exponential form is:
348 = 22×31×291
∴ So by taking common prime factors GCF of 344 and 348 is 4
Factors of 344
List of positive integer factors of 344 that divides 344 without a remainder.
1,2,4,8,43,86,172,344
Factors of 348
List of positive integer factors of 348 that divides 348 without a remainder.
1,2,3,4,6,12,29,58,87,116,174,348
Greatest Common Factor
We found the factors and prime factorization of 344 and 348. The biggest common factor number is the GCF number.
So the greatest common factor 344 and 348 is 4.
Also check out the Least Common Multiple of 344 and 348
(i) The GCF of 344 and 348 is associative
GCF of 344 and 348 = GCF of 348 and 344
1. What is the GCF of 344 and 348?
Answer: GCF of 344 and 348 is 4.
2. What are the Factors of 344?
Answer: Factors of 344 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 43, 86, 172, 344. There are 8 integers that are factors of 344. The greatest factor of 344 is 344.
3. What are the Factors of 348?
Answer: Factors of 348 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 29, 58, 87, 116, 174, 348. There are 12 integers that are factors of 348. The greatest factor of 348 is 348.
4. How to Find the GCF of 344 and 348?
Answer:
Greatest Common Factor of 344 and 348 = 4
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 344
344 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 43
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 348
348 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 29
Step 3: Multiply those factors both numbers have in common in steps i) or ii) above to find the gcf:
GCF = 2 x 2 = 4
Step 4: Therefore, the greatest common factor of 344 and 348 is 4