How do you find the GCF of 6, 8?

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Alan P.
Jan 18, 2017

#GCF(6,8)=2#

Explanation:

#"Prime factors of "(6)=2xx3#
#"Prime factors of "(8)=2xx2xx2#

#GCF(6,8) = GCF(2xx3,2xx2xx2)#

#color(white)("XXXXXX")=2xxGCF(cancel(2)xx3,cancel(2)xx2xx2)#

#color(white)("XXXXXX")=2xxGCF(3,2xx2)#

#color(white)("XXXXXX")=2xx1=2#

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