Question

HCF of 504 and 588
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Answer 1

Answer:

The HCF is 84

Step-by-step explanation:

Find the prime factorization of 504

504 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 × 7

Find the prime factorization of 588

588 = 2 × 2 × 3 × 7 × 7

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

Therefore, HCF = 2 × 2 × 3 × 7