Gcf 90, 150

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To find the greatest common factor (GCF) of 90 and 150, we can use the prime factorization method.

  1. Prime factorization of 90:

    • 90 = 2 × 3² × 5
  2. Prime factorization of 150:

    • 150 = 2 × 3 × 5²
  3. Identify the common prime factors:

    • Common prime factors are 2, 3, and 5.
  4. Choose the lowest power of each common prime factor:

    • For 2: 2¹
    • For 3: 3¹
    • For 5: 5¹
  5. Multiply the lowest powers of the common factors:

    • GCF = 2¹ × 3¹ × 5¹ = 2 × 3 × 5 = 30

Thus, the GCF of 90 and 150 is 30.