Question

If two positive integers a and b are written as a = x³y²and b = xy³;x,y are prime numbers, then find the HCF
(a, b)
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Answer 1

Answer:

=x3y2

b=xy3

For finding hcf(a,b)

a= x x x y y

b= x y y y

the terms same in both a and b are x y y

x y y = xy2

Hence, HCF(a,b)=

xy ^{2}

Answer 2

Answer: xy²

Step-by-step explanation: