Popular: 1/2 + 3/4 20% of 150 GCF(12, 18) 100 ÷ 7 √144 Circle r=7 sin(30°) 255 in Binary
Exact Answer
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 72
Total Factors
12
Number Type
Composite Number
Smallest / Largest
1 and 72
Sum of Factors
195
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Step-by-Step Solution: Factors(72) = 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 72

Step 1

Find All Integers That Divide 72 Evenly

Test integers from 1 up to √72 (8.49). Every divisor with remainder 0 gives a factor pair of 72.
Factors of 72: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 72

Summary & Alternative Representations

Property / FormatValue
Total Factors12
Number TypeComposite Number
Smallest / Largest1 and 72
Sum of Factors195

Frequently Asked Questions

How many factors does 72 have?

72 has 12 positive factors: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 72.

Is 72 a prime number?

No, 72 is a composite number with 12 factors.