HCF of any two consecutive even numbers is(a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 5 (d) None of these

The HCF of any two consecutive even numbers is 2.

For example,

HCF of 10 and 12 is 2

Factors of $10 - 2 \times 5$

Factors of $12 - 2 \times 2 \times 3$ 

HCF of  two consecutive even numbers 10 and 12 is 2.

option (a) is correct.

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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