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Find the greatest common factor (GCF) for the pair of 12 and 15

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Answer:

3

Explanation:

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Find the greatest common factor (GCF) for the pair of 12 and 15-example-1
User Furgas
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Answer:

3

Explanation:

Prime factorize both numbers :

  • 12 = 2² x 3
  • 15 = 5 x 3

The GCF is the highest common term that both terms share.

Hence,

  • GCF (12, 15) = 3
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