Question

the hcf of smallest odd composite number and the smallest composite number is

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

(1) smallest odd prime number

prime number is a number exactly 2 factors

Smallest factor is 2

however, smallest prime number is 3

(2) smallest odd composite number

Composite number have more than 2 value

smallest composite number is 4

and Smallest composite number is 9

(3) LCM and HCF

lcm of 3 and 9 is

3 = 3 ✖ 1

9 = 3 ✖ 3

LCM = 3 ✖ 3

(4) HCF of 3 and 9

3 = 3 ✖ 1

9 = 3 ✖ 3

HCF = 3