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Find the GCF in 16 and 39

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Answer:

The GCF of 16 and 39 is 1.

Explanation:

TO FIND THE GCF

-Find the prime factorization of 16

16 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2

-Find the prime factorization of 39

39 = 3 × 13

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

Therefore, GCF = 1

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