Beginner Discrete Mathematics & Math
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What is the GCD (Greatest Common Divisor)?

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The correct answer is B) The largest positive integer that divides both a and b without remainder

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Correct Answer

The largest positive integer that divides both a and b without remainder

Explanation

GCD(12,8) = 4. Computed by the Euclidean algorithm: GCD(a,b) = GCD(b, a mod b). Fundamental for fractions, modular inverse, and Euclidean algorithm-based cryptography.

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