What is the greatest common factor (GCF) of 48 and 56? A. 168 B. 8 C. 4 D. 336

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Derick Shepherd

20 August, 15:06

What is the greatest common factor (GCF) of 48 and 56? A. 168 B. 8 C. 4 D. 336

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Katelynn Snyder · Answer 1

GCF = 8

Step-by-step explanation:

Find the prime factorization of 48

48 = 2*2*2*2*3

Find the prime factorization of 56

56 = 2*2*2*7

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

Therefore, GCF = 2*2*2

GCF = 8

Skylar Booker · Answer 2

B. 8

Step-by-step explanation:

48/8=6

56/8=7