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Match HCF and LCM Concepts

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Term

H.C.F.
L.C.M.
Coprime Numbers
Composite Number

Definition

Smallest number exactly divisible by each of the given numbers
Greatest number that divides each of the given numbers exactly
A natural number with three or more factors
Two numbers whose only common factor is 1

Correct Answer

(1) H.C.F.,Greatest number that divides each of the given numbers exactly
(2) L.C.M.,Smallest number exactly divisible by each of the given numbers
(3) Coprime Numbers,Two numbers whose only common factor is 1
(4) Composite Number,A natural number with three or more factors

Explanation

H.C.F. (Highest Common Factor) is the greatest divisor common to all given numbers. L.C.M. (Least Common Multiple) is the smallest number divisible by all. Coprime numbers share no factor other than 1. A composite number has three or more factors.

Reference

Introduction to Differential Calculus (Systematic Studies with Engineering Applications for Beginners) - 2012

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