Question

two positive integers p and q can be expressed as p = ab^2 and q=a^2b are the prime numbers what is the lcm of p and q

Answer 1

P = a*b*b

Q = a*a*b

LCM = product of each factor having highest power

= a*a*b*b

= a^2b^2

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

P= a^2b

Q= ab^2

=a^3b^3

a|a^3b^3

a|a. b^3

b|1. b.

b|1. 1.

=a^2 b^2 is the lcm of p and q.

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