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What is the GCF of 1737 and 252?

The GCF of 1737 and 252 is 9.

Steps to find GCF

  1. Find the prime factorization of 1737
    1737 = 3 × 3 × 193
  2. Find the prime factorization of 252
    252 = 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 × 7
  3. To find the GCF, multiply all the prime factors common to both numbers:

    Therefore, GCF = 3 × 3
  4. GCF = 9

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