Question

Write the prime factorization of the numerator and the denominator of 16/36

Answer 1

The prime factorization of 16 is: 2 x 2 x 2 x 2

The prime factorization of 36 is: 2 x 2 x 3 x 3

Explanation:

The prime factors and multiplicities 16 and 36 have in common are: 2 x 2

2 x 2 is the gcf of 16 and 36

gcf(16,36) = 4