Question

what is the HCF of 2923 and 3239

Answer 1

The HCF will be 79 for both as follows
2923 ) 3239 ( 1
       -  2923 
            316 ) 2923 ( 9
                 -  2844
                        79 ) 316 ( 4
                            - 316
                                X

Answer 2

$2923=37\times\fbox{79}\\\\3239=41\times\fbox{79}\\\\HCF(2923;\ 3239)=79$