Question

What is the greatest common factor of 42 and 3

Answer 1

3

Explanation:

Since you are looking for the greatest common factor, 3 cant have many factors other than itself. So it would be 3, when simplified its similar to 42/3 and 3/3 where it would be 14 and 1.

Answer 2

3

Explanation:

Prime factorize 42 and 3 and you'll eventually get 3 as your answer.