Solution

10=1 x 2 x 5
15=1 x 3 x 5

HCF = 1 x 5 = 5

Step 1

Find prime factors of number 10

10 = 1 x 2 x 5

Step 2

Find prime factors of number 15

15 = 1 x 3 x 5

Step 3

Find common factors and multiply them to get HCF.

10=1 x 2 x 5
15=1 x 3 x 5

HCF = 1 x 5 = 5