Question

find the LCM and HCF of 12 and 120 using prime factorization ​

Answer 1

The HCF of 12, 72 and 120​ is 12.

The LCM of 12, 72 and 120​ is 360.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find : What is the LCM and HCF of 12, 72 and 120​ also show that HCF and LCM is not equal to the product of three given numbers​ ?

Solution :

The prime factors of the numbers 12, 72 and 120​,

HCF is the highest common factor,

LCM is the least common factor,

Now, Product of three numbers

Multiple of HCF and LCM,