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Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)

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Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of two or more integers, the largest number that divides them all.

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How to Use Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)

  1. Paste your integers. One whole number per line, at least two of them.
  2. Find the GCD. The largest number that divides them all is calculated instantly.
  3. Use the result. The GCD is handy for simplifying fractions and ratios.
  4. Copy the result. Click Copy result. It all runs in your browser.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the greatest common divisor?

It is the largest whole number that divides every one of your integers with no remainder, also called the highest common factor.

How is it calculated?

With the Euclidean algorithm, applied across all your numbers, which finds the GCD quickly and exactly.

What is the GCD useful for?

Simplifying fractions to lowest terms, reducing ratios, and many problems in number theory and scheduling.

Does it work with negative numbers?

Yes. The sign is ignored, since divisibility does not depend on whether a number is positive or negative.

Is my data uploaded?

No. The calculation runs in your browser and your numbers never leave the tab.

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