Question

Using prime factorization, find the HCF and LCM of 23, 31 In case verify that HCF × LCM = product of given numbers.

Answer 1

Prime factorization:
23 = 23
31 = 31
HCF = product of smallest power of each common prime factor in the numbers = 1 LCM = product of greatest power of each prime factor involved in the numbers = 23 × 31 = 713