Answer:
The greatest common factor is 4
Step-by-step explanation:
1.Find the prime factorization of 12
a) 12 = 2 × 2 × 3
2.Find the prime factorization of 196
a) 196 = 2 × 2 × 7 × 7
To find the GCF, multiply all the prime factors common to both numbers:
a)GCF=2x2
Therefore, GCF = 2 × 2
GCF = 4
