Question

Select the Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of these numbers: 48 and 60.

A. 2⋅3
B. 2⋅112
C. 2⁴⋅3
D. 13⋅19⋅23⋅2²

Answer 1

The GCF of 48 and 60 is 12. (option C,)

Step-by-step explanation:

The Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of 48 and 60 can be found by determining the factors of each number and identifying the highest common factor.

Factors of 48: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 24, 48

Factors of 60: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 15, 20, 30, 60

From the list of factors, the highest common factor is 12. Therefore, the GCF of 48 and 60 is 12. (option C)