To find : the GCF and LCM of the given monomials.
Answer to Problem 19OE
For the given monomials, the GCF is
Explanation of Solution
Given information :
The given monomials:
Calculation :
As per problem,
The prime factorization of the coefficients are:
- To find GCF:
- To find LCM:
The GCF of
Compare the powers of each variable occurring in both monomials. Use the power with the least exponent.
Compare
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The LCM of
Compare the powers of each variable occurring in either monomial. Use the power with the greatest exponent.
Compare
Compare
Use
Therefore, for the given monomials, the GCF is
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