If (54), (90), and (126) are to be divided by the same greatest possible number, what is that number?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: (18)
Step 1: The greatest common divisor is the HCF. Step 2: (54=2\times3^3), (90=2\times3^2\times5), and (126=2\times3^2\times7), so HCF (=2\times3^2=18). Step 3: Take the smallest powers common to all numbers.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
(18)
Why is this the correct answer?
Step 1: The greatest common divisor is the HCF. Step 2: (54=2\times3^3), (90=2\times3^2\times5), and (126=2\times3^2\times7), so HCF (=2\times3^2=18). Step 3: Take the smallest powers common to all numbers.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Mathematics question. Chapter: Real Numbers. Topic: HCF and LCM using prime factorisation.
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