Question

Find the H.C.E of 108 and 72.​

Answer 1

36 is the HCF of 108 and 72

Answer 2

36.

Explanation:

HCF of 108 and 72

108 = 2 * 2 * 3 * 3 * 3

72 = 2 * 2 * 2 * 3 * 3

So picking out the common factors we have

HCF = 2 * 2 & 3 * 3

= 4 * 9

= 36.