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0580/11 Oct/Nov 2023, Question 15: HCF and LCM

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 11 (Core) · Calculator · 2 marks

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The question, in short

Find the highest common factor of 140 and 126.

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Solution · 2 marks

  1. 1140 = 2 × 2 × 5 × 7
  2. 2126 = 2 × 3 × 3 × 7
  3. 3HCF = 2 × 7 = 14

Answer14

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