Question

if p and q are both positive integers whare p = ab2 and q= a3b then find the hcf of p and q

Answer 1

Answer:

hcf of p and q = ab

Step-by-step explanation:

because, hcf is the product of common factors and here the common prime factors of p = ab^2 and q = a^3b are 'a' and 'b'...

so, HCF (p and q) = a*b = ab