Question

i got a question and i want to know if my answer is correct so what is hcf of 72, 36 and 24 btw i put 12

Answer 1

Correct

Step-by-step explanation:

HCF OF 72, 36 & 24

Find the prime factors of these numbers -

2 | 72

2 | 36

2 | 18

3 | 9

3

=> 72 = 2×2×2×3×3

2 | 36

2 | 18

3 | 9

3

=> 36 = 2×2×3×3

2 | 24

2 | 12

2 | 6

3

=> 24 = 2×2×2×3

The common factors among these numbers = 2×2×3 = 12

Hence,

The H.C.F. of 72, 32 and 24 is 12.

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