Question

Lcm and hcf of 60 and 100 by prime factorization method

Answer 1

Answer:

The prime factorization of 60 is: 2 x 2 x 3 x 5. The prime factorization of 100 is: 2 x 2 x 5 x 5. The prime factors and multiplicities 60 and 100 have in common are: 2 x 2 x 5. 2 x 2 x 5 is the gcf of 60 and 100.