Question

Whats the gcf of 96 and 40

Answer 1

8

Explanation:

8 is the greatest number that 40 and 96 divides into

Answer 2

8

Explanation:

Find the prime factorization of 40

40 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 5

Find the prime factorization of 96

96 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3

To find the GCF, multiply all the prime factors common to both numbers:

Therefore, GCF = 2 × 2 × 2

GCF = 8