Question

If two positive integers a and b are written as a = p2q2 and b = pq3; p, q are prime numbers, then HCF(a, b) is: *​

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Answer:

HCF(a,b) = pq²

Step-by-step explanation:

I think your question is to find HCF(a,b), where a=p²q² and b=pq³ ; p and q are prime numbers.

⇒ a = p×p×q×q

And, b = p×q×q×q

⇒ HCF(a,b) = p×q×q

or HCF(a,b) = pq²

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