What is the GCF of the numbers 36 and 96

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Adam

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14 June, 17:56

What is the GCF of the numbers 36 and 96

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Elsa Marquez · Answer 1

12 is the greatest common factor to 36 and 96

Isabell · Answer 2

Method 1: By Listing FactorsList out all factors of each number, and find the first common one. Factors of 36 : 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 18, 36

Factors of 39 : 1, 3, 13, 39

Therefore, the GCF is 3.

List all prime factors of each denominator, and find the intersection of these primes. Prime Factors of 36 : 2, 2, 3, 3

Prime Factors of 39 : 3, 13

Therefore, the GCF is 3.