Greatest common factor (GCF)
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- Greatest common factor (GCF)
Step by Step Solution
Calculate Greatest Common Factor for :
12, 18
Factorize of the above numbers :
12 = 22 • 3
18 = 2 • 32
Build a prime factors table
| Prime Factor | Number 12 | Number 18 | G.C.F (min) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
GCF = 2 • 3
Greatest Common Factor is :
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