Question

what is the gcf of the 12 and 48

$12 =$
$48 =$

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Answer 1

12 is the hcf of 12 and 48

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-1: Prime Factorization of 12

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

12 = 22 × 31

Step-2: Prime Factorization of 48

Prime factors of 48 are 2, 3. Prime factorization of 48 in exponential form is:

48 = 24 × 31

Step-3: Factors of 12

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

1, 2, 3, 4, 6

Step-4: Factors of 48

List of positive integer factors of 48 that divides 12 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 24

is 12

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