Greatest common factor (GCF)
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gcf42,8
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- Greatest common factor (GCF)
Step by Step Solution
Calculate Greatest Common Factor for :
42, 8
Factorize of the above numbers :
42 = 2 • 3 • 7
8 = 23
Build a prime factors table
| Prime Factor | Number 42 | Number 8 | G.C.F (min) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
GCF = 2
Greatest Common Factor is :
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