real numbers

Question

find HCF of 72 and 120 and express it as linear equation of 72and 120

Answer 1

HCF=highest common factor

72=8*9=2*2*2*3*3

120=10*12=2*5*2*2*3=2*2*2*3*5

HCF=2*2*2*3=24 (answer)

72=24*3

120=24*5