Question

HCF of 16 48 explanation

Answer 1

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  `\sf{ 16}`

Explanation:

we have to find the HCF(highest common factor )of the number 16 and 48

we have,

• factor of 16=1,2,4,8 and 16
• factor of 48=1,2,3,4,6,8,12,16,24 and 48

By comparing the factors of 16 and 48

we get that ,

The highest common factor of 16 and 48 is 16.

Answer 2

Explanation:

What is the highest common factor of 16 and 48? Factors of 16 are 1, 2, 4, 8 and 16. Factors of 48 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 24 and 48. So the highest common factor of 16 and 48 is 16.