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whats the GCF for 1248

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Answer:

None or 12 depending on what the question is. See explanation below.

Step-by-step explanation:

If the number is 1248:

A single number cannot have a GCF. The GCF has be for at least two numbers.

If the numbers are 12 and 48, then the GCF can be calculated.

Since 12 is a factor of 48, then the GCF of 12 and 48 is 12.

In general, to calculate the GCF do this:

To calculate it, find the prime factors of 12 and 48.

12 = 2^2 * 3

48 = 2^4 * 3

GCF is the product of common factors with lower exponent.

GCF = 2^2 * 3 = 12