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What is HCF and LCM ? # confused

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HCF=Highest Common Factor

LCM=least common multiplle

lets say 18 and 24

HCF fir 18 and 24 is
18=2*3*3
24=2*2*2*3
hcf=2*3=6

highest common factor is 6


LCM
18=2*3*3
24=2*2*2*3
lcm=2*2*2*3*3=72
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HCF= highest common factor
LCM= least common multiple
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