Question

If two positive integers a and b are written as a = x^4y^2 and b= x^3y, where x, y are prime numbers, then
find HCF (a,b)​

Answer 1

Answer:

x^3y is hcf

Step-by-step explanation:

a=x*x*x*x*y*y

b=x*x*x*y

hcf(a,b)=product of common factor b/w a,b

           =x*x*x*y

           =x^3y

note: * is used as a  substitute of sign of multiplication.