Question

find hcf of 96 and 44 by prime factorisation

Answer 1

The prime factorization of 96 is: 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 3



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The prime factorization of 44 is: 2 x 2 x 11






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The prime factors and multiplicities 96 and 44 have in common are: 2 x 22 x 2 is the gcf of 96 and 44gcf(96,44) = 4

Answer 2

Hi,

Here is your answer,

Prime Factorisation (96):- 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3

44:- 2 × 2 × 11

  
96 = [2 × 2]× 2 × 2 × 2 × 3

44 = [2 × 2] × 11


H.C.F = 2 × 2 = 4 


Hope it helps you !