Is 8 the HCF of 32, 48 and 72?
GCF of 32, 48 and 72 is 8. Correct!
Step \(1\)
Find the factors of each number
we know that
\(32=2^{5} \\48=2^{4}*3\\72=2^{3}*3^{2}\)
Step \(2\)
Find the greatest common factor (GCF)
the GCF is equal to----------> \(2^{3}=8\)
therefore
the answer is
The GCF is \(8\)
