Question

how do you find the GCF of 24 and 32?

Answer 1

factor both terms such that
24=2*2*2*3 =
\[2^{3}*3\]

32=2*2*2*2*2 = \[2^{5}\]

Then compare the like terms and pick the largest factor.

Answer 2

that is, the largest factor common to both numbers.

Answer 3

thanks for the help!