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4MA1/1F Jun 2024, Question 18: HCF and LCM

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1 · Paper 1F (Foundation) · Calculator · 2 marks

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Find the highest common factor of 72 and 108, showing working clearly.

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Solution · 2 marks

  1. 172 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 3
  2. 2108 = 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 × 3
  3. 3common prime factors: 2 × 2 × 3 × 3
  4. 42 × 2 × 3 × 3 = 36

Answer36

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