Question

HCF of (2 square99-1) and (2 square12 -1)​

Answer 1

Prime Factorization of 2

Prime factors of 2 are 2. Prime factorization of 2 in exponential form is:

2 = 21

Prime Factorization of 12

Prime factors of 12 are 2, 3. Prime factorization of 12 in exponential form is:

12 = 22 × 31

Factors of 2

List of positive integer factors of 2 that divides 2 without a remainder.

1

Factors of 12

List of positive integer factors of 12 that divides 2 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 4, 6

Greatest Common Factor

We found the factors and prime factorization of 2 and 12. The biggest common factor number is the GCF number.

So the greatest common factor 2 and 12 is 2