We can use prime factorization to find the GCF:
[tex] 12 = 3^1 \cdot 4^1 [/tex]
[tex] 20 = 4^1 \cdot 5^1 [/tex]
The greatest value both 12 and 20 share is 4. By factoring this out of the equation, we get:
4(3 + 5) = 4(8) = 32
Answer:
We can use prime factorization to find the GCF:
The greatest value both 12 and 20 share is 4. By factoring this out of the equation, we get:
4(3 + 5) = 4(8) = 32
32
