Question

What is the gcf of 48y and 36xy

Answer 1

48y and 36xy....the GCF would be 12y...because the highest number that goes into both 36 and 48 is 12. And the only variable that appears in both expressions is y.

Answer 2

GCF = 12y

Explanation:

We have to find the GCF of 48y and 36xy

For finding the GCF, we find the factors of these two expression.

The factors are

`48y=2*2*2*3* y`

`36xy=2*2*3*3* x* y`

Now, we see the common terms in these two. That will be the GCF.

GCF = common terms in these two factors.

We can see that
`2*2*3* y=12y` is common.

Hence, GCF = 12y