Question

Find the HCF of the following by the prime factorization method :
(b) 32 and 144​

Answer 1

Answer:

16

Step-by-step explanation:

32 = 1×2×2×2×2×2

144=1×2×2×2×2×3×3

common factors are 1,2,2,2,2

H.C.F. is the product of lowest powers of factors common to all numbers.

HCF = 2×2×2×2= 16