Question
What is the GCF of two different prime numbers? Explain ur reasoning.
Answers
Steve
a prime n has only two factors: 1 and n
distinct primes have no common factors other than 1.
so, 1 = GCF
distinct primes have no common factors other than 1.
so, 1 = GCF
Ms. Sue
Use the definition of a prime number.
http://www.mathsisfun.com/prime_numbers.html
http://www.mathsisfun.com/prime_numbers.html