GCF

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What does GCF stand for?

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GCF stands for Greatest Common Factor.

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How do you find the GCF of two numbers?

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To find the GCF of two numbers, list the factors of each number and identify the largest factor that appears in both lists.

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What is the GCF of 32 and 40?

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The GCF of 32 and 40 is 8.

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What is the GCF of 12 and 18?

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The GCF of 12 and 18 is 6.

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What is the GCF of 10 and 12?

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The GCF of 10 and 12 is 2.

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What is the GCF of 7 and 18?

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The GCF of 7 and 18 is 1.

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What is the GCF of 4 and 6?

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The GCF of 4 and 6 is 2.

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What is the relationship between GCF and prime factorization?

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The GCF can be found using prime factorization by identifying the common prime factors and multiplying them together.

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Can the GCF of two numbers be greater than either of the numbers?

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No, the GCF of two numbers cannot be greater than either of the numbers.

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What is the GCF of two prime numbers?

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The GCF of two prime numbers is always 1, since they have no common factors other than 1.