Write the common factors of 16 and 36.

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Understand the Problem

The question is asking to identify and write down the common factors of the numbers 16 and 36. This involves determining which numbers can divide both 16 and 36 without a remainder.

Answer

The common factors of 16 and 36 are $1, 2, 4$.
Answer for screen readers

The common factors of 16 and 36 are $1, 2, 4$.

Steps to Solve

  1. Find the factors of 16
    The factors of 16 are the numbers that divide 16 without a remainder.
    These are:
    $1, 2, 4, 8, 16$

  2. Find the factors of 36
    Similarly, the factors of 36 are the numbers that divide 36 without a remainder.
    These are:
    $1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 18, 36$

  3. Identify the common factors
    Compare the two lists of factors from steps 1 and 2 to find the common values.
    The common factors are:
    $1, 2, 4$

The common factors of 16 and 36 are $1, 2, 4$.

More Information

Common factors are important in various mathematical applications, such as simplifying fractions and finding the greatest common divisor (GCD).

Tips

  • Forgetting to list all factors: Ensure to include all factors when determining them.
  • Misidentifying common factors: Double-check each factor to confirm if it appears in both lists.

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