The GCD of given numbers is 17.
Step 1 : Place the numbers inside division bar:.
272 | 1479 |
Step 2 : Divide numbers by 17.
17 | 272 | 1479 |
16 | 87 |
Step 3 : Number 16 and 87, cannot be divided any more. The GCD is:
$$ GCD = 17 $$This solution can be visualized using a Venn diagram.
The GCD equals the product of the numbers at the intersection.