Question

Find the GCF of 5y5 and 50y2.

Answer 1

Answer: $5y^2$

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

$5y^5\ \text{and}\ 50y^2$

GCF or HCF of the two is the highest common factor

$\Rightarrow 5y^5=5\times y^2\times y^3\\\Rightarrow 50y^2=5\times y^2\times 10$

It is clear GCF is $5y^2$