Question

If x and y are prime then what will be the HCF(a,b) where a and b are defined as follows :
a=x^3y^2 and b=xy^3​

Answer 1

a= x³y²= x*x*x*y*y

b=xy³= x*y*y*y

HCF(a,b) = x*y*y = xy²