HCF & LCM · Question 16 · Easy

What is the HCF of 156 and 234?

  1. 39
  2. 26
  3. 78
  4. 52
Answer and explanation

Answer: C. 78

Explanation: 156 = 2^2 × 3 × 13 and 234 = 2 × 3^2 × 13. Common factors give 2 × 3 × 13 = 78.

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