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6 grade maths

What is the greatest common factor for 36 and 45?

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To find the greatest common factor (GCF) of 36 and 45, we can start by identifying the factors of each number.

Factors of Each Number

  • Factors of 36: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 18, 36
  • Factors of 45: 1, 3, 5, 9, 15, 45

Identifying Common Factors

The common factors between 36 and 45 are:

  • 1
  • 3
  • 9

Finding the Greatest Common Factor

Among these common factors, the largest one is 9.

Therefore, the greatest common factor of 36 and 45 is 9.