If a and b are two prime numbers then find the HCF(a, b)
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Solution
Prime factorization:
a = a
b = b
HCF = product of smallest power of each common factor in the numbers = 1
Thus, HCF(a,b) = 1
Concept: Euclid’s Division Lemma
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