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What is the GCF of 132 and 432

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Answer:

12

Explanation:

Find the prime factorization of 132

132 = 2 × 2 × 3 × 11

Find the prime factorization of 432

432 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 × 3

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

Therefore, GCF = 2 × 2 × 3

GCF = 12

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