Question

find the HCF and the LCM of the following number and verify that the product of number equal HCF × LCM 54 , 444​

Answer 1

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Explanation:

First write write the 2 numbers as a product of their prime factors:

54 = 2*3*3*3

444 = 2*2*3*37

So, the HCF = 2*3 = 9

and the LCM = 2*2*3*3*3*37 = 3996.

Verify : 9 * 444 = 3996