'a' and 'b' are two positive integer such that the least prime factor ...
'a' and 'b' are two positive integer such that the least prime factor ...
Solution:
Given, the least prime factor of 'a' is 3 and that of 'b' is 5.
We know that any number can be expressed as a product of its prime factors.
Therefore,
a = 3 * p1, where p1 is some other prime factor of 'a'.
b = 5 * p2, where p2 is some other prime factor of 'b'.
Hence, ab = (3 * p1) * (5 * p2)
= 15 * p1 * p2
The least prime factor of ab will be the smallest prime factor of 15p1p2.
Now, we know that 15 has prime factors 3 and 5.
Therefore, the prime factors of 15p1p2 will be either 3 or 5 or p1 or p2 or a combination of these.
So, the least prime factor of ab will be either 3 or 5 or p1 or p2.
But we know that the least prime factor of 'a' is 3 and that of 'b' is 5.
Hence, the least prime factor of ab will be 3, which is the answer.
Therefore, the least prime factor of (ab) is 3.
Answer: The least prime factor of (ab) is 3.