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Find the smallest number by which the following number is divisible to make it a perfect square?​

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Answer:

Explanation:

First prime factorize the given number. Then find which prime number is not having a pair. Divide with this number and quotient will be a perfect square.

Eg:

18

18 = 2 * 3 *3

Here, 2 is not having a pair. So, divide 18 by 2

18 ÷ 2 = 9

9 is a perfect square

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