Let's solve each problem step by step to find the
Greatest Common Factor (GCF) for each pair of numbers. The GCF is the largest number that divides both numbers without leaving a remainder.
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1. GCF(40, 55)
- Factors of 40: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 20, 40
- Factors of 55: 1, 5, 11, 55
- Common factors: 1, 5
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GCF = 5
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2. GCF(33, 44)
- Factors of 33: 1, 3, 11, 33
- Factors of 44: 1, 2, 4, 11, 22, 44
- Common factors: 1, 11
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GCF = 11
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3. GCF(30, 25)
- Factors of 30: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 10, 15, 30
- Factors of 25: 1, 5, 25
- Common factors: 1, 5
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GCF = 5
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4. GCF(40, 18)
- Factors of 40: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 20, 40
- Factors of 18: 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18
- Common factors: 1, 2
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GCF = 2
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5. GCF(20, 75)
- Factors of 20: 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 20
- Factors of 75: 1, 3, 5, 15, 25, 75
- Common factors: 1, 5
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GCF = 5
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6. GCF(12, 45)
- Factors of 12: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12
- Factors of 45: 1, 3, 5, 9, 15, 45
- Common factors: 1, 3
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GCF = 3
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7. GCF(24, 9)
- Factors of 24: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24
- Factors of 9: 1, 3, 9
- Common factors: 1, 3
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GCF = 3
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8. GCF(45, 20)
- Factors of 45: 1, 3, 5, 9, 15, 45
- Factors of 20: 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 20
- Common factors: 1, 5
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GCF = 5
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9. GCF(36, 18)
- Factors of 36: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 18, 36
- Factors of 18: 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18
- Common factors: 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18
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GCF = 18
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10. GCF(25, 35)
- Factors of 25: 1, 5, 25
- Factors of 35: 1, 5, 7, 35
- Common factors: 1, 5
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GCF = 5
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✔ Final Answers:
1. GCF(40, 55) =
5
2. GCF(33, 44) =
11
3. GCF(30, 25) =
5
4. GCF(40, 18) =
2
5. GCF(20, 75) =
5
6. GCF(12, 45) =
3
7. GCF(24, 9) =
3
8. GCF(45, 20) =
5
9. GCF(36, 18) =
18
10. GCF(25, 35) =
5
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Let me know if you'd like a visual explanation using prime factorization or the Euclidean algorithm!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of finding the gcf worksheet.