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If a and b are two prime numbers then find the HCF(a, b)

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Prime factorization: 

a = a 

b = b 

HCF = product of smallest power of each common factor in the numbers = 1 

Thus, HCF(a,b) = 1 

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Prime factorization: 

a = a 

b = b 

LCM = product of greatest power of each prime factor involved in the numbers = a × b 

Thus, LCM (a, b) = ab 

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Prime factorization: 

a = a 

b = b 

HCF = product of smallest power of each common factor in the numbers = 1 

Thus, HCF(a,b) = 1

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