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Prime factor of 8 and prime factor of 12​

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Answer:

Explanation:

Prime factor of 8 and 12=

Divide the two numbers with prime numbers

2 8 12

2 4 6

2 2 3

2 1 3

3 1 1

∴ the prime factor of 8 and 12 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 = 48

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Answer:

2

Explanation:

a prime factor is a factor that is a prime number

a prime number is a number that will have a fraction in the quotient if it's divided by any number other than itself

2 is the only prime factor shared between 8 and 12

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