Question

Find the greatest common factor of x^2y and xy^2

Answer 1

1. Find the H.C.F. of 4x2y3 and 6xy2z.
Solution:
The H.C.F. of numerical coefficients = The H.C.F. of 4 and 6.
Since, 4 = 2 × 2 = 22 and 6 = 2 × 3 = 21 × 31
Therefore, the H.C.F. of 4 and 6 is 2