Question

find the HCF of 72 and 108​

Answer 1

Find the prime factorization of 72

72 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 3

Find the prime factorization of 108

108 = 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 × 3

To find the gcf, multiply all the prime factors common to both numbers:

Therefore, GCF = 2 × 2 × 3 × 3

GCF = 36

Answer 2

Answer:

Take the answer and write it