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HCF and LCM GCSE questions

HCF and LCM GCSE questions with worked answers. Attempt them first, then check. Full method is on the HCF and LCM lesson.

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Question 1 [1 mark]

HCF of 8 and 12

Question 2 [1 mark]

LCM of 6 and 8

Question 3 [2 marks]

Write 60 as a product of primes

Question 4 [2 marks]

HCF of 24 and 36

Question 5 [2 marks]

LCM of 9 and 12

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Answers and working

Q1. 4
Q2. 24
Q3. 2² × 3 × 5
Q4. 12
Q5. 36

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