(b) Find the highest common factor (HCF) of 96 and 152

## Step 1: First, we need to find the prime factorization of each number. Prime factorization is the process of determining the prime numbers that multiply together to make a particular number.## Step 2: The prime factorization of 96 is . ## Step 3: The prime factorization of 152 is .## Step 4: Next, we find the common factors shared by both of the numbers. The common factors of 96 and 152 are .## Step 5: The highest common factor (HCF) is found by multiplying these common factors together. ###