Question

Use a method of your own choice to find the H.C.F. of 48, 36 and 96.

Answer 1

Factor of 48 = F₄₈ = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 3
Factor of 36 = F₃₆ = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3
and factor of 96 = F₉₆ = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 3
Now the common factor of 48, 36 and 96 = 2, 2 and 3
H.C.F. = 2 x 2 x 3 = 12