GCF

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What does GCF stand for in mathematics?

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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 12 and 15?

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The GCF of 12 and 15 is 3.

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What is the GCF of 8 and 20?

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The GCF of 8 and 20 is 4.

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What is the GCF of 9 and 27?

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The GCF of 9 and 27 is 9.

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What is the relationship between GCF and prime factorization?

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The GCF can be found by multiplying the lowest powers of all prime factors common to both numbers.

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What is the GCF of 14 and 28?

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The GCF of 14 and 28 is 14.

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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 1 and any number?

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The GCF of 1 and any number is 1.

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How does the GCF relate to simplifying fractions?

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The GCF is used to simplify fractions by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their GCF.