Definition
The HCF (greatest common divisor) of two or more positive integers is the largest positive integer that divides all of them exactly.
Note: Two whole numbers are co-prime if their HCF is \(1\). For example, \(8\) and \(9\) are co-prime.
Methods to Find HCF
For example: Find the highest common factor of \(1071\) and \(462\).
By prime factorisation
By repeated division (long division)
By Euclidean Algorithm
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