How do you write the sum of the number 30+54 as the product of their GCF and another sum?

1 Answer
Nov 1, 2016

Let's first get the GCF. by factorizing both numbers,

Explanation:

30=2xx3xx5
54=2xx3xx3xx3
GCF=2xx3=6

Now we can write:
30+54=6xx5+6xx(3xx3)=6xx5+6xx9
=6xx(5+9)