Question

Find the HCF and LCM of 24 and 36 by using prime factorization method. ​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

The lcm of 24 and 36 is the smallest positive integer that divides the numbers 24 and 36 without a remainder.

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Alternatively, the lcm of 24 and 36 can be found using the prime factorization of 24 and 36:

1) The prime factorization of 24 is: 2 x 2 x 2 x 3.....

2)The prime factorization of 36 is: 2 x 2 x 3 x 3....

Answer 2

therefore, hcf of 24 is 3 and 36 is 2

lcm of 24,36 is 72