Question

16. If d =HCF (48, 72), lind the value of d
CBSE 2011​

Answer 1

Answer:

HCF = 24

Step-by-step explanation:

The common factors of 48 and 72 are 24, 12, 8, 6, 4, 3, 2, 1, intersecting the two sets above.

In the intersection factors of 48 ∩ factors of 72 the greatest element is 24.

Therefore, the highest common factor of 48 and 72 is 24.

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

find the hcf of 48 and 72

then the hcf will be

48=2*2*2*2*3=2^4*3

72=2*2*2*3*3=2^3*3^2

# hcf=24