Which of these pairs of numbers is coprime?
A12 and 18
B14 and 21
C15 and 25
D9 and 28
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 9 and 28
1. Find the GCD of each pair.
2. 12 and 18 share 6, 14 and 21 share 7, 15 and 25 share 5.
3. 9 and 28 have GCD 1, so they are coprime.
_Source: Wikipedia, Greatest common divisor, section Coprime numbers_
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