Question

Plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz find the hcf of 15a²b² and -24ab

Answer 1

Let's take a look at each term separately.

15a^2b^2:

15 has factors 1, 3, 5, 15

a x a

b x b

-24ab

-24 has factors 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24

a

b

Now, we can see what each of these terms has in common. Both have a 3 in their factor lists, as well as one a and one b.

Therefore, the greatest common factor is 3ab.

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Answer 2

Answer:

3ab

Step-by-step explanation:

$15a^{2} b^{2} - 24ab$ is divided by 3

$5a^{2} b^{2} - 8ab$ take away a and b once

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$5ab - 8$

= 3ab