Write the HCF of : two distinct prime numbers

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Prime numbers are those numbers which have exactly two factors i.e $1$ and the number itself.
so, HCF of two distinct prime numbers will always be $1$

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Write the HCF of : two distinct prime numbers

Prime numbers are those numbers which have exactly two factors i.e 1and the number itself.so, HCF of two distinct prime numbers will always be 1

Prime numbers are those numbers which have exactly two factors i.e $1$ and the number itself.
so, HCF of two distinct prime numbers will always be $1$