Question

Find the greatest number that divides each of 150, 320 and 596 completely.

Answer 1

To find the greatest number that divides each of 150, 320 and 596 completely we will have to find the greatest common factor of these numbers ( means their HCF).

The HCF of three numbers can be found by taking any two at a time as solved below,
First, find the HCF of 150 and 320.

$\therefore$ HCF of 150 and 320 is 10. ......[2 Marks]

Now, find the HCF of 10 and 596.

$\therefore$ 2 is the HCF of 10 and 596.

Hence, HCF of 150, 320 and 596 is 2. .....[2 Marks]