Question

What is the difference between lcm and gcf and all of that help im doing it on my home work pls help i hate this stuff best answer gets brailiest.

Answer 1

greatest common factor=gcf

least common multule=lcm

with 12 and 16

factors of 12=2 times 2 times 3

factors of 16=2 times 2 times 2 times 2

greates common factor is 2 times 2=4

least common multiple means all factors combined minus repeats or 2 times 2 times 2 times 2 time 3=48