Question

what is the HCF of 36 and 72​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Prime factors of 36 are 2, 3. Prime factorization of 36 in exponential form is:

36 = 2² × 3²

Prime factors of 72 are 2, 3. Prime factorization of 72 in exponential form is:

72 = 2³ × 3²

List of positive integer factors of 36 that divides 36 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 18

List of positive integer factors of 72 that divides 36 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36

We found the factors and prime factorization of 36 and 72. The biggest common factor number is the GCF number.

So the greatest common factor 36 and 72 is 36

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