For two positive integers and , their prime factorizations are given by and , where , , and are positive integer exponents. If the greatest common divisor of and is and their least common multiple is , what is the value of ?
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The correct value of is .
First, find the prime factorizations of and :
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Using the properties of GCD and LCM:
- For base : power is and power is . Since has , must have where .
- For base : power is and power is . Since has , must have where .
- For base : power is and power is . Since has , must have where .
Summing these values gives .
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Using the properties of GCD and LCM:
- For base : power is and power is . Since has , must have where .
- For base : power is and power is . Since has , must have where .
- For base : power is and power is . Since has , must have where .
Summing these values gives .
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Anahtar Kavram
Prime Factor Exponent Rule for GCD and LCM
Alternatif Yöntem
Use the product formula . Multiplying gives . Multiplying . Equating powers: , , . Thus .
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