Question

Find the HCF and LCM of 36, 48 and 60 by prime factorization method.

Answer 1

$36=2^2\times 3^2$

$48=2^4\times 3^1$

$60=2^2\times 3^1\times 5^1$

HCF = $2^2\times 3^1=12$

LCM = $2^4\times 3^2\times 5^1=720$