Question

hcf of 1008,5124,3008 in division method ​

Answer 1

Answer:

1008 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 × 7

Prime factorization of 1080 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 × 3 × 5

Observe that the common factors in the prime factorization of 1008 and 1080 are 2, 2, 2, 3, and 3.

So, HCF of 1008 and 1080 is 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 = 72

Therefore, the HCF of 1008 and 1080 is 72.