Question

what is the greatest common factor of 38 and 59

Answer 1

The greatest common factor is 1 because 59 is a prime number.

Answer 2

Factors of 38

1, 2, 19, 38
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1×38
2×19

Factors of 59

1, 59
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Common factors for 38 and 59

1 is the only common factor
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GCF of 38 and 59

1 is the both the common and GCF of 38 and 59