What is the largest prime factor of 12

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Edward

17 February, 10:31

What is the largest prime factor of 12

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Rihanna Gilmore · Answer 1

The largest prime factor of 12 is 3.

Start from the smallest prime number and make your way up until you can't anymore.

Example:

Start with 2, which is the smallest prime number.

12 : 2 = 6.

It's evenly divided by 2 but 6 is NOT a prime number, so you need to keep going.

6 : 2 = 3.

3 IS a prime number, and that is your answer.

12 = 2 * 2 * 3.

Juliana Trujillo · Answer 2

Juliana Trujillo 17 February, 14:09

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The largest prime factor of 12 is 3