Question

Select the gcf of these numbers. 25 · 5· 11 and 23· 52 · 7

Answer 1

There is no greater common factor for the given numbers.

Explanation:

The greatest common factor (GCF) is the largest positive integer that would divide a set of given numbers without a remainder.

Considering the factors of each number,

25 = 1 × 5 × 5

5 = 1 × 5

11 = 1 × 11

and

23 = 1 × 23

52= 2 × 2 × 13

7 = 1 × 7

Comparing the factors, there is no gcf among the given numbers.