Question

Please help . I have ten minutes left to work on these!

What is the GCF of 24a^3b and 36ab^2?

2ab
4a^3b
12ab
72a^3b^2
Thank You so much!! :)

Answer 1

24 = 2^3 * 3
36 = 2^2 * 3^2
so, the GCF of 24 and 36 = 2^3 * 3^2 = ...

then how to get the GCF a^3b and ab^2 ?
just take the highest degrees, it is a^3b^2

then multiply both GCF above

Answer 2

literally, i have ten minutes to end semester. please give answer. i have 4 problems left!

Answer 3

2^3 * 3^2 = 8 * 9 = 72
so, it is 72a^3b^2