RESULT
GCF(32, 40) = 8
DESCRIPTIONS
Prime factorization of 32 :
(32 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2)
Prime factorization of 40 :
(40 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 5)
- 32 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2
- 40 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 5
The common prime factors of 32 and 40 are 2, 2 and 2. GCF is equal to the multiplication of those prime factors.
GCF(32, 40) = 2 × 2 × 2 = 8
INFORMATION
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GCF OF TWO NUMBERS
The greatest common factor (GCF) of two positive whole numbers is the largest number that divides these numbers exactly. GCF can be found by using the prime factorization method. It is equal to the product of all common prime factors in the factorization.
OTHER INFORMATION
👉 Click here to see the GCF calculation of 32 and 40 using the cake method.
👉 Click here to see the LCM calculation of 32 and 40 using the cake method.
👉 Click here to see the LCM calculation of 32 and 40 using the prime factorization method.
