alleryWhen finding the HCF from prime factors, which factors are multiplied?
AAll factors of both numbers
BFactors not shared
COnly factors of the larger
DOnly factors common to both
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Only factors common to both
The HCF contains only the prime factors present in both numbers, as in 2 x 2 x 3 = 12 for 48 and 180.
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