Question

find the gcf of 64 and 144 16 2 6 8

Explanation:

Step1: Prime factorize 64

$64 = 2^6$

Step2: Prime factorize 144

$144 = 2^4 \times 3^2$

Step3: Identify common prime factors

Take the lowest power of shared prime $2$: $2^4$

Step4: Calculate the result

$2^4 = 16$

Answer:

A. 16