Question

what is the hcf of two consecutive. (a) even number (b) odd number
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Answer 1

Answer:

Odd number

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

(a)2

(b)1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the 2 consecutive even numbers be 2a and 2b where (a, b)=1.

HCF (2a,2b) is 2.

Let the 2 consecutive odd numbers be 2a+1

and 2b+1 where (a,b)=1

HCF(2a+1,2b+1)=1.

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