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Numbers, HCF & LCM

Every whole number breaks down into prime building blocks. Prime factorisation is the key that unlocks the HCF and the LCM of two numbers.

What this topic covers

  • Factors and multiples
  • Prime numbers
  • Index notation for repeated factors
  • Prime factorisation
  • HCF - the highest common factor
  • LCM - the lowest common multiple
  • HCF vs LCM - do not mix them up

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