Answer:
GCF of 12 and 100 by Prime Factorization
Prime factorization of 12 and 100 is (2 × 2 × 3) and (2 × 2 × 5 × 5) respectively. As visible, 12 and 100 have common prime factors. Hence, the GCF of 12 and 100 is 2 × 2 = 4.
GCF of 12 and 100 by Listing Common FactorsFactors of 12: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12Factors of 100: 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 20, 25, 50, 100
There are 3 common factors of 12 and 100, that are 1, 2, and 4. Therefore, the greatest common factor of 12 and 100 is 4.