What is the largest factor of 72?

Answer 1

First, let's list the factors of 72, although it may seem tedious, it might be useful until you get the hang of it.

1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 18, 24, 36, 72.

*Please Note*: That you may skip the step above if you need to.

Second, the largest factor of any number is extremely simple. It's always the number itself.

Example: Find the largest factor of 1337.

It's a no-brainer. The largest factor is undoubtedly 1337, the number itself.

Similarly, the largest factor of 72 is...well... 72.