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what GCF of 42 and 96​

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Answer:

What is the GCF of 42 and 96?

The GCF of 42 and 96 is 6.

Steps to find GCF

  • Find the prime factorization of 42

42 = 2 × 3 × 7

  • Find the prime factorization of 96

96 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3

  • To find the GCF, multiply all the prime factors common to both numbers:

  • Therefore, GCF = 2 × 3

GCF = 6