Question

Using prime factorization method find thehcf of the following numbersa)40,48and72

Answer 1

Answer:

HCF = 24

Step-by-step explanation:

40 = 2×2×2×5 = 2^3 × 5^1

48 = 2×2×2×2×3 = 2^4 × 3^1

72 = 2×2×2×3×3 = 2^3 × 3^2

HCF:- 2^3 × 3^1

= 8×3

= 24

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