Question

two numbers have prime factorizations of 2^2 * 3 * 5 and 2 * 3^2 * 5 which expressions will give the greatest common factor and the least common multiple?

GCF 2 * 3 * 5; LCM 2^2 * 3^2 * 5
or
GCF 2^2 * 3^2 * 5; LCM 2 * 3

Answer 1

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Answer 2

first one

Answer 3

For the GCF you take all common factors at their least power
For the LCM you take all common AND uncommon factors at their greatest power