Math Problem Statement
Coprime number are those whose HCF is one
Solution
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Explanation:
Coprime Numbers (also known as relatively prime numbers) are pairs of numbers whose highest common factor (HCF), also known as the greatest common divisor (GCD), is 1. This means that the only positive integer that divides both numbers is 1.
For example:
- and are coprime because the only common divisor between them is 1. Their HCF is 1.
- and are also coprime, as their only common divisor is 1.
Additional Notes:
- Coprime numbers don’t need to be prime themselves. For instance, 8 and 15 are both composite numbers, yet they are coprime.
- Being coprime is a relationship between two numbers. A number by itself is not "coprime"; it must be compared to another number to determine if the pair is coprime.
Would you like more information or have any specific questions?
Here are some related questions:
- How do you find the HCF of two numbers?
- Can a pair of even numbers be coprime?
- What is the relationship between coprime numbers and the LCM (Least Common Multiple)?
- Are consecutive integers always coprime?
- Can a prime number and a composite number be coprime?
Tip: When working with fractions, knowing whether the numerator and denominator are coprime can be useful in simplifying the fraction.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Number Theory
Formulas
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Theorems
Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 7-9