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Using prime factorization, find the HCF and LCM of 36, 84.

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Find Prime factors of 36 and 84

36 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3

84 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 7

LCM (36, 84) = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 7 = 252

HCF (36, 84) = 2 x 2 x 3 = 12

Verification:

HCF x LCM = 12 x 252 = 3024

Product of given numbers = 36 x 84 = 3024

HCF x LCM = Product of given numbers

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