Question

What is the sum of numbers as a product of their GCF 45+60

Answer 1

find the prime factorization

45=3*3*5
60=2*2*3*5
GCF=3*5=15

45=3*15
60=4*15

remember
ab+ac=a(b+c) so
45+60=15(3)+15(4)=15(3+4)=15(7)=105