What is the gcf of 12 and 16?

The greatest common factor (GCF) of 12 and 16 is 4.

To find the GCF, you can list the factors of each number and then identify the largest number that is common to both lists.

Factors of 12: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12 Factors of 16: 1, 2, 4, 8, 16

The largest number that is common to both lists is 4, so the GCF of 12 and 16 is 4.