How to find HCF Quickly with the help of given options
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- Paper 1 | Reasoning Test: Series (Number and Letter Series) (Numerical Relations and Reasoning), Coding Decoding, Data Sufficiency, Syllogisms, Deductive and Inductive Reasoning (Logical Deduction and Induction) (Prepositional Reasoning), Seating Arrangements, Blood Relations, Puzzle Solving (Puzzles), Venn Diagram, Analogy, Ranking, Order and Sequence, Non Verbal Reasoning (Spatial Aptitude) (Spatial Reasoning) (Visual Reasoning), Selection Decision Table (Decision Making), Logical Sequence Of Words, Cubes & Dices, Analytical Reasoning (Counting Figures Reasoning), Calendar, Alphabet and Word Tests, Numerical Reasoning, Number System, Averages, Mixtures and Alligation, Percentages, Series Completion, Analogy and Classification, Patterns in Two-Dimensional Figures, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Direction Sense, Algebra, Logical Deduction and Induction, Syllogisms and Venn Diagrams, Critical Reasoning, Order, Ranking and Sequence, Reading Comprehension, Profit, Loss and Discount, Constraint Puzzles, Speed, Time and Distance, Traverse Surveying, Ratio and Proportion, Time and Work, Mensuration, Permutations and Combinations, Clocks and Calendars, Data Interpretation, Assembling and Grouping of Shapes, Transformation of Shapes, Three-Dimensional Patterns and Visualization, Cubes and Dice, Vocabulary, Blood Relations, Data Sufficiency
- Paper 1 | Numerical Analysis: Number System, HCF LCM, Percentage, Ratio and Proportion (Ratios), Average, Sequence and Series (Series), Powers and Exponents (Surds and Indices), Algebra, Statistics, Data Interpretation, Mental Ability, Arithmetic, Logarithm, Profit and Loss, Simple Interest and Compound Interest, Speed Time and Distance, Mixture and Alligation, Mensuration and Geometry, Permutation and Combination, Probability, Sequences and Series, Powers, Surds and Logarithms, Subject-Verb Agreement, Sentence Completion, Geometry, Sentence Structure and Correction, Data Sufficiency, Trigonometry, Measurement and Quantity Take-Off, Signal Space and Optimum Detection, Probability, Statistics, Algebra, Time and Work, Speed, Time and Distance, Data Interpretation, Graph Theory, Combinatorics
- Paper 1 | General Knowledge: State Wise GK, History, Geography, GK- Current Affairs, Static General Knowledge, Polity, Indian Economy
- Paper 1 | DBMS: Basics of DBMS, ER Diagram, Relational Model & Functional Dependencies, Keys & Integrity Constraints, Normalization (1NF - BCNF), Decomposition Properties & 4NF, File Organization & Indexing, Relational Algebra, SQL, Transaction Management, Concurrency Control, Relational Calculus, Database Security & Authorization, Database Recovery
- Paper 1 | Data Communication & Network: 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, Network Security, Security in Mobile and Wireless Computing, Input Output Organisation, File Management, Hardware Basics, Terms & Abbreviations, Protocols & Services, Network Access Technologies, Cyber Safety and Security, Basics of COA
- Paper 2 | System Analysis & Design: Fundamentals of Systems and Information Systems, SDLC and Development Approaches, Fundamentals of Software Engineering, Software Requirements and Quality Assurance, Software Documentation and Software Requirements Specification (SRS), SDD and Quality Assurance, Software Design, Estimation and Metrics, Software Testing, Software Maintenance and Configuration Management, Security, Risk Management & Maintenance, extras
- Paper 2 | Programming Language (Java): Java Fundamentals, OOPS with Java, Array, String, IO & References, Generic & Collections, Multithreading, Java, Miscellaneous, Control Flow, OOPS with C++, Stack, C Fundamentals, Arrays & Pointers, Object Oriented Technology, Control Flow & Looping, Introduction to Python
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This educational video is a lecture on finding the Highest Common Factor (HCF) using the method of prime factorization, presented by an instructor from Knowledge Gate Eduventures. The video begins with a title slide introducing the topic of LCM and HCF, followed by a section on 'HCF using Least Number'. The core of the lecture consists of two worked examples. The first example asks to find the HCF of 24, 60, 84, and 108. The instructor demonstrates the prime factorization method by dividing all numbers by the smallest common prime factor, 2, and continues the process with the resulting quotients until no common factors remain. The final HCF is calculated as the product of the common prime factors, which is 12. The second example involves finding the HCF of 108, 288, and 360. The instructor applies the same method, dividing by 2 and then by 3, and concludes that the HCF is 36. The video concludes with a 'Thanks for Watching' screen.
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0:00 – 2:00 00:00-02:00
The video opens with a title slide featuring the text 'LCM & HCF' against a dark, digital-themed background. It then transitions to a presentation slide with a green chalkboard background, where the instructor, Yash Jain, introduces the topic 'HCF' and 'LCM' with a diagram showing the prime factorization method. The slide also displays the title '5. HCF using Least Number' and the 'Knowledge Gate Educa' logo. The instructor is visible in a small window in the bottom right corner, beginning to explain the concept.
2:00 – 5:00 02:00-05:00
The video displays a question on a yellow background: 'Que: Find the HCF of 24, 60, 84, 108?'. The instructor begins the solution by writing the numbers and then divides them by the smallest common prime factor, 2, as shown by the equation '24/2 = 12'. He continues this process, dividing the resulting quotients by 2 again, and then by 3, as seen in the handwritten calculations. The final HCF is determined to be 12, which is circled as the correct answer (D) from the multiple-choice options.
5:00 – 6:23 05:00-06:23
A new question appears: 'Que: Find the HCF of 108, 288, 360?'. The instructor applies the same prime factorization method, starting by dividing all numbers by 2, as shown by the calculation '108/2 = 54'. He continues the process, dividing by 2 again and then by 3, with the calculations '108/36 = 3' and '288/36 = 8' visible. The final HCF is identified as 36, which is marked as the correct answer (A). The video ends with a 'THANKS FOR WATCHING' screen.
The video provides a clear, step-by-step demonstration of the prime factorization method for finding the Highest Common Factor (HCF). It begins with an introduction to the topic and then presents two distinct problems. The first problem, finding the HCF of 24, 60, 84, and 108, is solved by systematically dividing all numbers by their common prime factors (2, 2, and 3), resulting in an HCF of 12. The second problem, for 108, 288, and 360, follows the same procedure, yielding an HCF of 36. The consistent use of visual annotations and a clear, methodical approach makes the concept accessible for students preparing for competitive exams.

