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Mark the correct alternative in each of the following:

If a fraction ab is a lowest terms, then HCF of a and b is

(a) a (b) b (c) 1 (d) ab

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Solution


We know that a fraction is in its lowest terms if its numerator and denominator have no common factor other than 1.

Thus, if the fraction ab is in its lowest terms, then the HCF of a and b is 1.

Hence, the correct answer is option (c).

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