Created By : Jatin Gogia
Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty
Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
GCF of two or more numbers Calculator allows you to quickly calculate the GCF of 72, 28, 16, 36 i.e. 4 largest integer that divides all the numbers equally.
Greatest common factor (GCF) of 72, 28, 16, 36 is 4.
GCF(72, 28, 16, 36) = 4
Greatest common factor or Greatest common divisor (GCD) can be calculated in two ways
2 | 72, 28, 16, 36 |
2 | 36, 14, 8, 18 |
9, 7, 4, 18 |
∴ So the GCF of the given numbers is 2 x 2 = 4
Factors of 72
List of positive integer factors of 72 that divides 72 without a remainder.
1,2,3,4,6,8,9,12,18,24,36,72
Factors of 28
List of positive integer factors of 28 that divides 28 without a remainder.
1,2,4,7,14,28
Factors of 16
List of positive integer factors of 16 that divides 16 without a remainder.
1,2,4,8,16
Factors of 36
List of positive integer factors of 36 that divides 36 without a remainder.
1,2,3,4,6,9,12,18,36
Greatest Common Factor
We found the factors 72,28,16,36 . The biggest common factor number is the GCF number.
So the greatest common factor 72,28,16,36 is 4.
Here are some samples of GCF of two or more Numbers calculations.
1. What is the GCF of 72, 28, 16, 36?
Answer: GCF of 72, 28, 16, 36 is 4.
2. How to Find the GCF of 72, 28, 16, 36
Answer: Greatest Common Factor(GCF) of 72, 28, 16, 36 = 4
Step 1: Divide all the numbers with common prime numbers having remainder zero.
Step 2: Then multiply all the prime factors GCF(72, 28, 16, 36) = 4.