Question

Gcf of 16xy and 20x^2y^2

Answer 1

`4xy`

Explanation:

Divide the two expressions (setting the term with the greatest degree on the numerator) :

`(20x^2y^2)/(16xy) = 4xy`

Thus, 4xy is the greatest common factor between the two terms.

Answer 2

Explanation:

gcf of 16 and 20 is 4

gcf of x and x^2 is x

gcf of y and y^2 is y

gcf of expression is 4xy