If A is a prime factor of 36, and B is a prime factor of 15, what is the greatest possible difference between A and B?

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Answer:

Explanation:

Prime factorization

36 = 3 * 3 *2 * 2

15 = 3 * 5 The biggest difference is 5 -2 = 3

SaltyNuts answered Jan 26, 2023

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