Question

Express the hcf of 18and 48 as a linear combination

Answer 1

48 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3. The common prime factors = 2, 2, 3. H.C.F. = 2 × 2 × 3 = 12. 3. H.C.F. by division method. Let us consider a few examples. 1. Find the H.C.F. of 12 and 18