Short Trick to find HCF of more than 2 numbers

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  1. Quantitative Aptitude: Number System, Divisibility Rules, HCF LCM, Percentage, Ratio and Proportion (Ratios), Average, Profit and Loss, Simple Interest and Compound Interest, Mixture and Alligation, Partnership, Age Problems, Time and Work, Pipe and Cistern, Speed Time and Distance, Algebra, Arithmetic, Data Interpretation, Sequence and Series (Series), Logarithm, Powers and Exponents (Surds and Indices), Permutation and Combination, Probability, Speed Mathematics and Basic Mathematics, Trigonometry
  2. Logical Reasoning: Coding Decoding, Blood Relations, Directions (Direction Test), Ranking, Order and Sequence, Seating Arrangements, Puzzle Solving (Puzzles), Data Arrangement, Syllogisms, Inequality, Data Sufficiency, Deductive and Inductive Reasoning (Logical Deduction and Induction) (Prepositional Reasoning), Series (Number and Letter Series) (Numerical Relations and Reasoning), Venn Diagram, Logical Sequence Of Words, Calendar, Clock, Cubes & Dices, Non Verbal Reasoning (Spatial Aptitude) (Spatial Reasoning) (Visual Reasoning)
  3. Verbal Ability: Noun, Pronoun, Adjectives, Verb, Adverb, Tenses, Subject Verb Agreement (Verb Noun Agreement), Articles, Preposition, Conjunction, Modals, Determiner, Vocabulary, Comprehension / Reading Comprehension / Unseen Passages (Critical Reasoning) (Paragraph Questions), Cloze Test (Cloze Passage), Sentence Correction (Error Correction), Sentence Completion (Fill in the blanks), Sentence Re-arrangements (Para Jumbles) (Narrative Sequencing), Active Passive Voice (Voice), Direct and Indirect Speech, Sentence Construction
  4. Data Structures (Domain Test): Introduction to DS, Array, Stack, Queue, Linked List, Tree, Graphs, Hashing
  5. Algorithms (Domain Test): Algorithm Analysis, Sorting Algorithms, Time Complexity Analysis, Greedy Algorithms
  6. OOPs (Domain Test): Object Oriented Programming (OOPS)
  7. DBMS (Domain Test): Basics of DBMS, ER Diagram, Relational Model & Functional Dependencies, Keys & Integrity Constraints, Normalization (1NF - BCNF), Decomposition Properties & 4NF, File Organization & Indexing, Relational Algebra, Relational Calculus, Transaction Management, Concurrency Control, Database Recovery, ORDBMS, Database Security & Authorization, Query Processing & Optimization, Enhanced Data Models, Data Warehousing & Mining, Big Data Systems, NoSQL
  8. SQL (Domain Test): SQL
  9. Operating Systems (Domain Test): Introduction to OS, Process Management, CPU Scheduling, Process Synchronization, Deadlock, Threads & Process Creation, Memory Management, Virtual Memory, Disc Scheduling, File Management, Windows OS, Linux OS, Security, Distributed Systems, Virtual Machines
  10. Computer Networks (Domain Test): Introduction to CN, Data Communication, DLL: Access Control, DLL: Flow Control, DLL: Error Control, DLL: Framing, Data Link Layer - Ethernet, Net Layer: IPv4 & Proto, Net Layer: IP Addressing, Net Layer:Routing Protocol, Transport Layer Services, TL: Congestion & UDP, Application Layer, Hardware basics, Network Security, Mobile Technology, Cloud Computing and IoT, Cyber and Info Security
  11. Coding: Coding Questions by Yash Sir, C Programming by Yash Sir, Programming in C++, Java, Python for Placements by Yash Sir
  12. Written English Test: English Writing Ability
  13. Psychometric Test: Behavioral Assessment (Behavioral Competency Profiling) (Psychometric Test)
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This educational video provides a comprehensive lesson on finding the Highest Common Factor (HCF) of multiple numbers using the 'by parts' method. The video begins with an introduction to the topic, defining HCF and presenting the core formula: HCF(a,b,c) = HCF(HCF(a,b),c). The instructor then demonstrates this method with a detailed example, calculating HCF(24, 40, 42, 44). The process involves breaking down the four numbers into pairs, first finding the HCF of the first two numbers (24 and 40), which is 8. This result is then used to find the HCF with the next number (42), yielding 2. Finally, the HCF of 2 and 44 is calculated, resulting in 2. The video uses a digital whiteboard for all calculations and includes a small inset of the instructor, Yash Jain, who explains the steps. The lesson concludes with a final answer and a 'Thanks for Watching' screen.

Chapters

  1. 0:00 – 2:00 00:00-02:00

    The video opens with a title card for 'LCM & HCF' and transitions to a classroom-style animation. The instructor, Yash Jain, introduces the topic of HCF, defining it as the Highest Common Factor. The on-screen text clearly states 'Highest Common Factor (HCF)' and the formula 'HCF (a,b,c) = HCF (HCF (a,b),c)' is displayed. The instructor explains that this formula is the basis for the 'by parts' method, which will be used to find the HCF of three or more numbers by solving them in pairs.

  2. 2:00 – 5:00 02:00-05:00

    The instructor begins a worked example, writing 'HCF (24, 40, 42, 44)' on the digital whiteboard. He applies the 'by parts' method, first calculating HCF(24, 40). Using the Euclidean algorithm, he divides 40 by 24, getting a remainder of 16, then divides 24 by 16, getting a remainder of 8, and finally divides 16 by 8, getting a remainder of 0. The last non-zero remainder, 8, is the HCF of 24 and 40. This result is then used to find HCF(8, 42), which is shown to be 2. The process continues with HCF(2, 44), which is 2. The instructor's voiceover explains each step of the calculation.

  3. 5:00 – 6:23 05:00-06:23

    The final calculation is completed, showing that HCF(2, 44) is 2. The instructor writes the final answer, 'HCF (24, 40, 42, 44) = 2', on the screen. The video then transitions to a black screen with an orange and white 'THANKS FOR WATCHING' message, concluding the lesson.

The video presents a clear, step-by-step demonstration of the 'by parts' method for calculating the HCF of multiple numbers. It effectively breaks down a complex problem into a series of simpler, manageable calculations. The use of a digital whiteboard allows for a clean and organized presentation of the mathematical process, while the instructor's narration provides a clear explanation of the underlying logic, making the concept accessible for students.

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