Question

hcf and lcm of 48,120​

Answer 1

Answer:

Find the prime factorization of 48

48 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3

Find the prime factorization of 120

120 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 5

Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the LCM:

LCM = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 5

LCM = 240