List Prime Factors: List the prime factors of each number.For 60, the prime factors are 2, 2, 3, and 5 (since 60=2×2×3×5).For 126, the prime factors are 2, 3, 3, and 20 (since 21).
Identify Common Factors: Identify the common prime factors.The common prime factors of 60 and 126 are 2 and 3.
Find GCF: Multiply the common prime factors to find the GCF.The GCF is 2×3=6.
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