Question

The Division Method for Finding the HCF
Example Find the HCF of 144 and 252.​

Answer 1

Answer:

H.C.F=18

Explanation:

• Common division method is dividing the number by long division and write the common factor from it.e.g(144 and 252)

2 | 144. 2 | 252

2 | 72. 2 | 126

2 | 36. 3 | 63

2 | 18. 3 | 21

2 | 9. 7 | 7

3 | 3.

1 | 1.

• The prime factors are :-

144=2*2*2*2*3*3

252=2*2*3*3*7

• The H C F of 144,252 is 2,3,3
• H.C.F=18