What is the largest prime factor of 12

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Emmett Norris

12 August, 04:48

What is the largest prime factor of 12

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Troy Park · Answer 1

The largest prime factor of 12 is 3.

Start from the smallest prime number and make your way up until you can't anymore.

Example:

Start with 2, which is the smallest prime number.

12 : 2 = 6.

It's evenly divided by 2 but 6 is NOT a prime number, so you need to keep going.

6 : 2 = 3.

3 IS a prime number, and that is your answer.

12 = 2 * 2 * 3.

Cassandra Macdonald · Answer 2

Cassandra Macdonald 12 August, 07:19

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The largest prime factor of 12 is 3