Find the greatest common factor (GCF) of 36 and 48.
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Prime factorize: 36 = 2^2 × 3^2 and 48 = 2^4 × 3. The common factors are 2^2 × 3 = 12, so GCF = 12.
Find the greatest common factor (GCF) of 36 and 48.
Prime factorize: 36 = 2^2 × 3^2 and 48 = 2^4 × 3. The common factors are 2^2 × 3 = 12, so GCF = 12.