Question

7. If two positive integers p and q can be expressed as p = ab2 and q = a3b; a, b being prime

numbers, then LCM (p, q) is​

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

(b) Given that, p = ab2 = a × b × b

and q = a3b = a × a × a × b

∴ LCM of p and q = LCM (ab2,a3b) = a × b × b × a × a = a3b2

[Since, LCM is the product of the greatest power of each prime factor involved in the numbers].