Question

Using repeated division method find HCF of 455 and 26

• A. None
• B. 13
• C. 17
• D. 15

Answer 1

The correct option is B 13

• Explanation- Step 1: The larger number should be dividend = 455 & smaller number should be divisor = 26
• Step 2: After 1st division, the remainder becomes new divisor & the previous divisor becomes next dividend.
• Step 3: This is done till remainder is zero.
• Step 4: The last divisor is the HCF

HCF =13