What is the sum of the greatest common factor and the lowest common multiple of 16 and 36?  Choose the correct choice from the following choices.
A) 148
B) 222
C) 144
D) 157
E) 164
Prime factorization of the given numbers   16= 2^4   36= 2^2 *3*2   Greatest common factor = 2^2 = 4   Lowest common multiple = 2^4*3^2 =144   Sum = 4+ 144= 
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<result>A</result>
What is the sum of the greatest common factor and the lowest common multiple of 16 and 36?