Question

106 HCF the prime factorization method

Answer 1

HCF of 106, 159 and 265

Prime factorization of 106 = 2 × 53

Prime factorization of 159 = 3 × 53

Prime factorization of 265 = 5 × 53

So, the only common factor of 106,

159 and 265 is 53.

Hence, the HCF of 106, 159 and 265

Is 53.