Question

if d = hcf of 48 and 72 find the value of d
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Answer 1

Hi there !

Have many methods to find H.C.F like,

→Euclids Division lemma

→Prime factorisation

By prime factorisation,

48= 2⁴×3

72= 2⁴ ×3²

Lowest power = 16×3 (2⁴.3)

=48

Hence, the value of d is 48

Thankyou :)