Write the prime factorization of the numerator and the denominator of 16/36

The prime factorization of 16 is: 2 x 2 x 2 x 2

The prime factorization of 36 is: 2 x 2 x 3 x 3

Step-by-step explanation:

The prime factors and multiplicities 16 and 36 have in common are: 2 x 2

2 x 2 is the gcf of 16 and 36

gcf(16,36) = 4

the correct answer is the second option

answer:   b

step-by-step explanation:

x2 = 16

x can not be a negative number because 16 is positive

the only answer would be positive 8