To get the HCF by long division method, comparison of two numbers is not required.

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Solution

The correct option is B False
The first step in long division method involves division of the bigger number by the smaller number. Hence, comparing both the numbers is the prerequisite step for further steps to be followed while finding HCF by long division method.

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