Question

what is the HCF of 216, 120

Answer 1

:Find the prime factorization of 120

120 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 5

Find the prime factorization of 216

216 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 × 3

To find the GCF, multiply all the prime factors common to both numbers:

Therefore, GCF = 2 × 2 × 2 × 3

GCF = 24