Question

Question 1 (e)

Find the HCF of the following numbers:
36, 84

Answer 1

HCF of two or more number is the highest number which divides the given numbers exactly.
Factors of 36 = $2\times 2\times 3\times 3$
Factors of 84 = $2\times 2\times 3\times 7$
HCF of 36, 84 = $2\times 2\times 3=12$