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

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Question:
If a and b are two prime numbers then find HCF(a, b).

Solution:

Prime factorization:
a = a
b = b

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

Thus, HCF(a, b) = 1