Question

how to find the HCF of 166 &230 by long division method

Answer 1

Prime Factorization of 166

Prime factors of 166 are 2, 83. Prime factorization of 166 in exponential form is:

166 = 21 × 831

Prime Factorization of 230

Prime factors of 230 are 2, 5, 23. Prime factorization of 230 in exponential form is:

230 = 21 × 51 × 231

Factors of 166

List of positive integer factors of 166 that divides 166 without a remainder.

1, 2, 83

Factors of 230

List of positive integer factors of 230 that divides 166 without a remainder.

1, 2, 5, 10, 23, 46, 115

Greatest Common Factor

We found the factors and prime factorization of 166 and 230. The biggest common factor number is the GCF number.

So the greatest common factor 166 and 230 is 2.