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0580/13 May/Jun 2023, Question 17: HCF and LCM

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 13 (Core) · Calculator · 2 marks

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Find the highest common factor of 32 and 120.

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Solution · 2 marks

  1. 132 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2
  2. 2120 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 5
  3. 3Common factors: 2 × 2 × 2
  4. 4HCF = 8

Answer8

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