What is HCF and LCM?

5th Grade, Module 3: What is HCF and LCM?

H.C.F. AND L.C.M. 

 

Factors of a number are exact divisors of that number. But what is the use of such concepts in real life? These concepts are used in arranging things. It helps in the arrangements of items into rows and columns. 

In this chapter we will discuss: 

  • Finding prime factors and multiples of a number 

  • Application of H.C.F. and L.C.M. 

 


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