Can two numbers have the same LCM (least common multiple) as their GCF (greatest common factor)? explain?

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Can two numbers have the same LCM (least common multiple) as their GCF (greatest common factor)? explain?

2006-09-13 09:18:57 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

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I think prime numbers have this characteristic.

2006-09-13 09:20:46 · answer #1 · answered by HokiePaul 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Let's see. I think that yes, because let's take a prime number and another number. LCM is 1 because both numbers only have that multiple. For GCF, and dividing, the only 2 factors they have in common are 1!

2006-09-13 09:28:01 · answer #2 · answered by Windona 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋