The GCF of two numbers is 850. Neither number is divisible by the other. What are the least two numbers these could be.

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Reiny · Accepted Answer

Multiply 850 by the first two prime numbers #1 is 2(850) = 1700 #2 is 3(850) = 2550 check: 1700 = 2x2x5x5x17 2550 = 2x3x5x5x17 GCF = 2x5x5x17 = 850 and 2550/1700≠ a whole number

Steve · Answer

How about 850*2 and 850*3 ?

sam · Answer

Thanks, but i am still not sure of how you got it. Is there another way ?

School person · Answer

I had this on my homework. Just múltiply until you get what thé question is asking-ex. 850x2,850x3, etc..