Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Simplification

Question:

The common factor 12 and 30 is:

Options:

6

12

30

5

Correct Answer:

6

Explanation:

A common factor is a whole number which is a factor of two or more numbers. The highest common factor (HCF) is the greatest factor that will divide into two or more numbers. The lowest common multiple (LCM) is the smallest multiple that is common to two or more numbers. Out of the given options, 6 is the common factor out of the 2 numbers.

The 4 common factors of 12 and 30 is :- 1 , 2, 3, & 6