Factors of 72
2026-02-28 12:56 Diff

In this method, we identify pairs of numbers whose product equals the original number. Follow the steps mentioned below to find the factors:


Step 1: Start to multiply with numbers, which gives the value of 72.


Start with 1, and continue to multiply by other numbers. 


1  × 72 = 72
2  ×  36 = 72
3  ×  24 = 72
4  ×  18 = 72
6  ×  12 = 72
8  ×  9    = 72


Step 2: After the calculation, we get to these numbers, the factors of 72.


Step 3: The positive factor pairs of 72 are (1, 72), (2, 36), (3, 24), (4, 18), (6, 12), (8, 9)


Step 4: The negative factor pairs of 72 are (-1, -72), (-2, -36), (-3, -24), (-4, -18), (-6, -12), (-8, -9)