Python math.gcd() Method
Example
Find the greatest common divisor of the two integers:
#Import math Library
import math
#find the the greatest
common divisor of the two integers
print (math.gcd(3, 6))
print (math.gcd(6,
12))
print (math.gcd(12, 36))
print (math.gcd(-12, -36))
print (math.gcd(5,
12))
print (math.gcd(10, 0))
print (math.gcd(0, 34))
print (math.gcd(0,
0))
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Definition and Usage
The math.gcd() method returns the greatest
common divisor of the two integers int1 and int2.
GCD is the largest common divisor that divides the numbers without a remainder.
GCD is also known as the highest common factor (HCF).
Tip: gcd(0,0) returns 0.
Syntax
math.gcd(int1, int2)
Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| int1 | Required. The first integer to find the GCD for |
| int2 | Required. The second integer to find the GCD for |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | An int value, representing the greatest common divisor (GCD) for two integers |
|---|---|
| Python Version: | 3.5 |
