Answer:
Hello, The prime factorization of 48 is: 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 3. And The prime factorization of 36 is: 2 x 2 x 3 x 3.
Explanation:
The prime factors and multiplicities 48 and 36 have in common are: 2 x 2 x 3.
2 x 2 x 3 is the "GCF" of 48 and 36.
"GCF"(48,36) = 12.