Prime Factorization Quiz

What is the primary purpose of using prime factorization in mathematics?

• To find the sum of numbers

• To determine the highest common factors and lowest common multiples

• To calculate the average of numbers

• To solve quadratic equations

When finding the lowest common multiple, what should you do with the prime factors?

• Take the smallest power of each prime factor

• Take the largest power of each prime factor

• Ignore the prime factors

• Add the prime factors together

In the example given, what is the lowest common multiple of 240 and 396?

• 720

• 120

• 480

• 240

How do you determine the highest common factor using prime factorization?

• By taking the largest power of each prime factor

• By adding all prime factors together

• By multiplying all prime factors

• By taking only the common prime factors from both lists

What is the highest common factor of 240 and 396 as explained in the video?

• 6

• 24

• 36

• 12