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QuestionFind the highest common factor of the numbers 45, 120, and 180.

Studdy Solution
Calculate the HCF by multiplying the lowest power of all common prime factors.
- The lowest power of 3 3 is 31 3^1 . - The lowest power of 5 5 is 51 5^1 .
Thus, the HCF is 31×51=15 3^1 \times 5^1 = 15 .
The highest common factor of 45, 120, and 180 is:
15\boxed{15}

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