How do you find the GCF of 6, 8?

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Alan P.
Jan 18, 2017

GCF(6,8)=2

Explanation:

"Prime factors of "(6)=2xx3
"Prime factors of "(8)=2xx2xx2

GCF(6,8) = GCF(2xx3,2xx2xx2)

color(white)("XXXXXX")=2xxGCF(cancel(2)xx3,cancel(2)xx2xx2)

color(white)("XXXXXX")=2xxGCF(3,2xx2)

color(white)("XXXXXX")=2xx1=2

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