Question

If two positive integers a and b are written as a = xy2 and b = xy3; x, y are prime numbers, then find HCF (a, b)

Answer 1

Answer:

HCF(a,b) = xy²

Step-by-step explanation:

a = xy²

b = xy³

HCF(a,b) = xy²    [∵ lowest power of common factors ]