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0580/13 May/Jun 2025, Question 20: HCF and LCM

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 13 (Core) · Non-calculator · 2 marks

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Find the highest common factor of 36 and 54.

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Solution · 2 marks

  1. 136 = 2 × 2 × 3 × 3
  2. 254 = 2 × 3 × 3 × 3
  3. 3HCF = 2 × 3 × 3 = 18

Answer18

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