Answer:
Explanation:
Find the prime factorization of 144
144 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 3
Find the prime factorization of 405
405 = 3 × 3 × 3 × 3 × 5
To find the GCF, multiply all the prime factors common to both numbers:
Therefore, GCF = 3 × 3
Answer = 9