Question

find the HCF of:32 and 40​

Answer 1

Answer:

8

Step-by-step explanation:

2 | 32         2 | 40

2 | 16         2 | 20

2 | 8           2 | 10

2 | 4           5 | 5

2 | 2              | 1

  | 1

32=2×2×2×2×2

40=2×2×2×5

H.C.F=2×2×2=8

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

1 - prime factors of 32 are = 2*2*2*2*2

2- prime factors of 40 are= 2*2*2*5

3- therefore HCF will be -

2*2*2 = 8