What is the sum of the greatest common factor and the lowest common multiple of 36 and 16?
What is the sum of the greatest common factor and the lowest common multiple of 36 and 16?
Answer/Solution
148
Steps/Work
Prime factorization of 36 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3
Prime factorization of 16 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2
GCF = 4
LCM = 144
Sum = 148.
Answer A.
Prime factorization of 16 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2
GCF = 4
LCM = 144
Sum = 148.
Answer A.